A new range of softer wholegrains do not need pre-soaking and so
the 'hard bite' texture often associated with grain products is
eliminated, the manufacturer claims.
Global food manufacturer General Mills last week said its US Rice
Chex cereal will from now on be gluten-free, as part of the firm's
plans to target the ever expanding free-from market.
Consuming high levels of low fat dairy foods, fruits and vegetables
as part of the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension)
may help lowed blood pressure in adolescents, says new research.
The Imperial Sugar Co today said it will rebuild the parts of its
Georgia sugar refinery that were damaged in last year's explosion,
reinstating it as the second largest refinery in the US.
BASF is planning to significantly step up production of its
biodegradable plastic materials amidst growing demand from various
industries including packagers.
Rice flour that has been pin-milled appears to make bread with a
better texture than when common commercially-produced rice flour is
used, say US researchers.
Alkalising cocoa beans reduces the total flavanoid content by
two-thirds, reducing the antioxidant potential of the product,
according to new research.
Which? has renewed calls for greater controls on food marketing to
children, claiming that new technologies like text messages are
contributing to the 'pester power' of manufacturers.
This week, demand for polyols is reported as experiencing
substantial growth on the back of health trend, Cargill provides
more convenient cocoa packaging, and Cadbury Schweppes moves nearer
to its beverage-arm demerger.
Logos to identify green products and packaging will become
increasingly common, but could lead to tension as competitors fight
to keep their brands looking unique, says industry expert.
The European Commission opened an in-depth investigation today into
Associated British Foods' plan to buy parts of Dutch yeast producer
GB Ingredients.
Barry Callebaut has acquired a 49 per cent stake in Biolands of
Tanzania, Africa's largest exporter of certified organic cocoa,
after purchasing 100 per cent of its top-end cocoa for the past
eight years.
Greater acceptability for soy beverages could be achieved by
formulating with peanut proteins and flavour masking with
chocolate, suggests a new study from the US.
Senomyx has announced a two-year extension to its collaborative
research and license agreement with food and beverage giant Nestle,
focusing on developing new flavor ingredients for use in
dehydrated, culinary and frozen foods.
Companies with good green intentions face tough challenges in
substantiating their advertising claims, leading to accusations of
'green washing', says an industry expert.
A new packaging product produced from chalk by Swedish firm Ecolean
has been launched in its home market after several successful years
in China and Russia.
An increased intake of trans-fatty acids may raise the risk of
breast cancer by 75 per cent, suggest the results from the French
part of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and
Nutrition.
The manufacturer of vacuum skin packaging technology for food and
dairy products has developed a new machine designed specifically
for lower output cost effective processing.
A natural preservative can help extend the shelf-life of baked
products as well as maintain fresh flavor profile, according to its
manufacturer Vitiva.
Americhem, a manufacturer of encapsulated additives for the
packaging industry, has opened a new research centre it claims will
allow food and beverage processors to adapt technologies from other
industries into their own products.
A salmonella infection spreading through states in the US could be
linked to a recently recalled batch of cereal, the nation's Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) has said.
Cadbury Schweppes has pledged to remove all artificial colourings
from its confectionery products by the end of the year in response
to concerns over their possible effects on behaviour.
A new range of resealable beverage cartons offers a more
environmentally friendly method of packaging high acid ambient
drinks like sport beverages and iced tea in a variety of sizes,
according to its manufacturer.
A Paris French court yesterday ruled that the Swiss company Cornu -
based in the Swiss village of Champagne - and its French
subsidiary, cannot use the Champagne appellation to sell its
biscuits in France.
Packaging supplier Ileos STV (Seufert Transparente Verpackungen)
says that its new plastic click-top box provides confectioners with
the transparency required to showcase their products and set them
apart from the competition.
A flow wrap packaging technology can allow cheese processors to
package a variety of different goods with Modified Atmosphere
Packaging (MAP) on a single line, according to its manufacturer.
Specialty ingredients supplier Glanbia Nutritionals has launched
its first omega-3 ingredients in Europe in a move that will see it
target functional foods and beverages.
Puratos and Novozymes have teamed up to develop a bio-solution to
help industrial cake manufacturers increase the softness and
freshness of their products, the companies have announced.
Real Good Food today reported a drop in profits for 2007, which the
UK-based firm blamed on ongoing EU sugar reforms as well as the
escalating price of raw ingredients.
Malaysian multinational Sime Darby is to channel €34m into
expanding its value-added oils and fats presence in Europe,
including upgrading its existing Unimills facility and setting up
new palm oil facilities.
It is hard for food companies not to get drawn into the temptation of using attractive label claims that may be shrouded by a veil of doubt. But the real risk comes when the 'if you don't know, don't ask' question is finally answered.
Ocean Spray is continuing to push into the Asia-Pacific
bakery market with a new partnership with Taiwan-based baker
ChiaTe, the company announced yesterday.
Feta cheese made from raw milk in Greece may hold secrets that
could lead to new methods for battling food poisoning bacteria like
Listeria, researchers at the University of Lincoln said yesterday.
The US Food and Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a
guidance for professionals in the food industry on how to request a
waiver of food safety and regulatory requirements to allow for
testing of new technology.
Cosun is expecting its recent acquisition of CSM Suiker to prop up
its margins somewhat in the coming year, as conditions remain tough
for the European sugar industry.
PepsiCo and Strauss Group have completed their joint venture
partnership to operate fresh dips maker Sabra, a move that confirms
both companies' plans to extend their presence in the growing
healthy Mediterranean foods market.
PakSense's temperature monitoring labels for fresh food products in
transit are now easier to order and are delivered to customers more
quickly, according to the company.
Using stabilised rice bran (SRB) in battered and fried products in
place of wheat flour cuts fat, calories, sodium content and cost,
according to new research.
New re-sealable packaging for beverages, designed as a
hybrid between a bottle, can and pouch, offers
processors both environmental and convenience benefits for their
products, according to its manufacturer.
Two dried fruit specialists have joined forces to create Shoreline
Fruit, a new company positioned to benefit from growth in
fruit-derived ingredients, and to offer security of supply from
farm right through to finished products.
A new study suggests that the relative size of starch granules used
in a blend could determine overall gelation behaviour and whether
or not the starch components add to each others' properties or
interact to deliver new ones.