Fat build-up from fructose consumption may be greater than what occurs when we eat other types of sugars, such as glucose and sucrose, according to a new study.
Bakers and snack makers can enjoy some relief in price for wheat as bearish fundamentals for this valuable commodity provide a rosier, albeit hesitant, outlook for supplies.
Global concerns amongst bakers over high prices of their goods will not be alleviated overnight, even with the introduction of new support measures for the industry, says the director of trade body, the Bakers Federation.
A new study has found that men who consume an average of half a portion of soy products per day are more likely to have a lower concentration of sperm, particularly if they are overweight or obese.
The number of new food and beverage products containing aspartame has continued to fall since 2005, indicates data from Mintel, while the number of those using sucralose has risen.
Meat and dairy products from cloned pigs and cattle are probably safe for human consumption, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concluded in its scientific opinion on animal cloning released today.
Treatt has expanded its portfolio of natural flavour ingredients with flavours distilled from fresh fruit, aiming to provide tastes that match as closely as possible to the real fruit.
Danisco is launching a new protobiotic fortification for milk products in North America, which targets the market for immune-boosting children's products.
US aluminium recycle rates for beverage cans have continued to increase in 2007, making the product the most recycled beverage container material in the country, according to an industry association.
The flexible packaging sector is under threat from spiralling polymer price hikes with supply chain optimisation required to lessen the impact of future increases, claims Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE).
A new study has concluded that partially replacing corn starch in gluten free breads with tapioca and corn resistant starch can raise dietary fibre significantly, but without having a great impact on rheological properties.
New-Jersey-based Natreon says the latest study on its Indian gooseberry ingredient finds it to have longer lasting antioxidant properties than other extracts of the berry.
Sara Lee has changed its whole grain claim on its white bread following a settlement agreement with an advocacy group, demonstrating the current sensitivity surrounding health claims.
New polyethylene terephthalate (PET) jars have been designed to give hot fill foods long shelf life, aesthetic appeal and rigidity while cutting material requirements, according to Constar International.
The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) said that it has updated its 2008 US Packaging Machinery Purchasing Plans Study as a result of the current economic climate.
Wild is extending its use of blossoms in flavour blends for use in beverages and other products, and is working with more companies to use the likes of lavender, rose and elderberry in combination with fruit flavours.
A debate has ignited over the nutritional benefits of organic produce compared to conventional, with recent analysis disputing claims of its nutritional superiority.
The Swiss takeover board has rubberstamped the merger of Irish bakery group IAWS with Swiss-based baker Hiestand, clearing a further hurdle to create €2.5bn firm Aryzta with access to nearly a billion consumers.
Speculation is growing about potential buyers for National Starch Food Innovation with ADM emerging as a likely contender, according to one industry analyst from Frost & Sullivan.
The trend towards smaller, more portable beverage and prepared food containers will play a large part in the increased use of plastics in rigid food packaging in the US market, according to a new report.
Ever-increasing production constraints are requiring constant redevelopment of shrink-wrappers, leading to the development of the new SFR system that can automate format changeover, claims equipment supplier Cermex.
The news that all-American brewer Anheuser-Busch is to be sold to Belgium’s InBev for $52bn has made sports bar patrons across the US weep into their Budweisers. But the idea that an American firm must remain American for all time runs counter to the...
The blue-green pigment from microalgae responsible for the greening of oyster gills may also provide a natural blue-green colouring for food, says new research.
US cereal maker Kellogg targets the mushrooming heart healthy market with a new line extension – specifically aimed at women - to its Smart Start range.
The high cost of citrus, mainly as a result of poor weather in prime growing regions, has led Givaudan to develop a new range of lemon oil replacers, which it claims are a precise match for the flavour profile and functionality.
DMV has launched its new base for toppings, Aerion DP 59, billed it
as a healthy alternative for dairy cream toppings that does not
come with a compromise on taste and texture compromise.
A product reformulation provides naturally derived icing for use in toppings and eye-catching decoration on baked goods, according to supplier BakeMark.
Fats and oils supplier ADM Pura steps up solutions for bakers,
opening a new R&D test bakery at its production site in
Purfleet, Essex to look into reformulation and novel fats.
The food sector has welcomed the initiative by the UK's Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to drive anaerobic digestion projects that reduce food or other organic waste from industrial, municipal or household sources.
Scientists at EFSA have assessed the safety of aluminium in food and established a Tolerable Weekly Intake (TWI) of one milligram of aluminium per kilogram of body weight.
Danisco has obtained European approval for its planned acquisition
of ABF Ingredients' Abitec emulsifier business, which is expected
to strengthen its position in some key European markets.
CSM has announced plans to sell its Purac gluconates production
plant in The Netherlands to Avebe, as part of a broader
restructuring of manufacturing and focus on core competencies.
DSM hopes to improve its international food enzymes activities
through the acquisition of the business and all the assets of
Valley Research, an American biotechnology company.
European corn starch producer Hungrana ramps up production for this
popular thickening agent, announcing the completion of a major €100
million expansion project at its Szabadegyháza facility.
A new pneumatic in-line sifter provides baked good and cereal grain processors a quality assurance tool for moderate to high production volumes, claims Great Western Manufacturing.
Strategies for confectionery makers to absorb rocketing price rises
are essential as cocoa prices crash through the $3000 barrier, with
demand outstripping supplies and pulling the stocks-to-grindings
ratio to a 22-year low.
Danisco has announced that it will sell its sugar division to
Nordzucker for DKK5600m, around €751m, bringing to an end months of
speculation as to whether it would agree to a sale or opt to spin
off sugar into a separate business.
High pressure processing equipment, which uses a working pressure
of 87,000 psi (6116.7 Kgf/cm2) was one of three food
packaging and processing systems honoured with a 2008 IFT Food Expo
Innovation Award.
A coextruded shrink bag targeted at the low gassing hard and semi-hard cheese sectors is abuse resistant and offers higher outputs, claims the manufacturer.
Swedish packaging firm Tetra Pak has acquired the assets of two
Australian food processing companies, strengthening its portfolio
of solutions for cheese and dairy powder.
Weight-conscious consumers often opt for mini-versions of snacks
and treats to stay trim, but it might actually have the opposite
effect, say scientists.
The UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revised its guidance on
the use of words such as 'fresh', 'natural' and 'pure' to provide
clearer advice to manufacturers.