While bakers in Romania look towards Austria for investment;
Jacob's takes Mcvitie's to court over biscuit packets; and new
potato snacks look like crisps but are better for the heart.
Cognis has developed a new whipping agent under its Lamequick brand
using vegetable oils that are free from lauric acid, thus avoiding
the soapy taste that can result from interactions with herbs and
spices.
Chr Hansen has introduced a new probiotic mix for children, which
the firm is marketing in an easy-to-use format that can be added
directly to foods and drinks as a dietary supplement.
A new player has entered the biodegradable plastic packaging
market, with Procter & Gamble selling off the rights to its
polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) technology to
a private company.
Suppliers to Germany-based Metro Group will pay a financial penalty
if they decide not to ship pallets that are tagged with radio
frequency identification (RFID) technology.
Three new polypropylene (PP) resins can help food processors cut
down on costs by reducing the weight of their packaging, according
to the manufacturer.
DSM Food Specialities has developed a new mould and yeast inhibitor
for meat products, said to ensure an even coating of natamycin on
products like sausages and give stronger protection against health
risks.
In a move to further the cause of those who want to legally make
smokies - blowtorched 'skin on' sheep - the UK regulator has
commissioned research into medicines used to control external
parasites and flies on the animal.
Heavyweights in the bakery industry are this week showcasing their
latest innovations in Orlando, Florida, at the International Baking
Industry Exposition, where millions of dollars of deals are
expected to close over the next four...
A new filling machine technology specifically designed for chilled
products like milk can allow processors to step up productivity
during packaging, its manufacturer claims.
Scientists in Finland suggest that carbohydrates released into
process waters of softwood mills could offer the food industry with
a novel source of mannans to rival guar gum and friends.
The use of pea starch in the production of both edible and
bio-packaging could allow food processors to further cut down on
waste generated by their products, whilst also protecting against
bacteria, according to new research.
Tate & Lyle has opened a new research and development centre in
Shanghai, China to help manufacturers develop food products that
are targeted to the preferences of Asian consumers.
A new conveyor system is designed to handle delicate foods, such as
chocolates or confectionery, helping to reduce product damage and
flavour loss, the manufacturer claims.
The attractiveness of metal packaging to food manufacturers has
received a boost with a study suggesting that the material is
perfectly safe to use in microwave ovens.
As the yellow fats market competes against products for consumers
aspiring to healthier lifestyles, Mintel has highlighted how
manufacturers of these goods should play up their taste attributes.
A brand new test for food processors can spot within five minutes
the presence of biogenic amines, naturally occurring toxins that
cause headaches, researchers claim.
The manufacturer of a new brewing enzyme claims its latest
innovation will shake up beer production in Europe, by cutting the
time and cost of processing.
Dividing carbohydrates into 'good' and 'bad' carbs is misleading,
and cannot be used as a measurement to prevent overweight and
obesity, according to a review of scientific literature on the
contentious topic.
After testing a new anti-scuff coating for reusable bottles in
South Africa, SABMiller said today it will roll out the application
to its key breweries worldwide.
An extended release formulation of an asthma treatment recently
recommended by the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program
has been launched on the US market.
Individual variations in the glycaemic index (GI) of white bread,
stated as 70 in the literature, may range from 44 to 132, says new
research that questions the utility of the index.
The future of research into the potential health benefits of cocoa
should focus on the mechanisms and active compounds, with well
defined clinical trials key to this burgeoning segment, says a new
review by Nestlé.
A high level report from the UK's House of Lords has said advice on
peanut consumption by pregnant women and children to reduce allergy
risk could be counterproductive, and calls for urgent withdrawal
pending review.
Rising costs and shrinking supply of sugar molasses are driving up
the cost of yeast extract production, says Bio Springer, which is
today announcing a double digit price increase for its extracts as
of next year.
Common food additives like calcium chloride and l-cysteine could
reduce the formation of acrylamide in potato chips by about 85 per
cent, according to a new study.
Palsgaard is the latest company to develop an ingredient solution
that reduces the need for expensive commodities, with an
emulsifier-stabiliser technology that calls for less milk solids in
ice-cream.
German malting company Weyermann is posed to tap the trend towards
organic colourings by introducing an organic version of its Sinamar
natural liquid malt colour.
Snack manufacturers need to develop convenient products that offer
a mix of indulgence and health benefits in order to meet changing
consumer demands, according to a new Datamonitor report.
A stainless steel forklift truck is designed for moving and
weighing products at manufacturing sites such as food processing
plants that need to be as hygienic as possible.
Cryovac has released a new vacuum packaging machine targeting
processors aiming to make inroads into the ready-to-cook
convenience market, along with two new shrink bags.
