Essential oils of sage and rosemary could offer a natural
alternative for processed meats, slowing oxidative spoilage as well
as imparting flavour and aroma, suggests a new study from Spain.
On the back of growing demand for healthier snacking products,
cereal snacks are luring consumers away from traditional
indulgences such as crisps and confectionery - prompting snack
makers to diversify to keep up with the trend.
Closures, restructuring. mergers and the offshoring of production
are continuing to change the profile of the EU's food manufacturing
sector, according to a report from an European Commission agency.
Sometimes I just love eating fatty, greasy, unquestionably
hazardous foods. But I don't like trans fats, that come as a
by-product in some processed foods, and have been linked to high
cholesterol and heart problems.
Scientists at Symrise have reported the potential of benzyl amides
as potential bitter-masking compounds for food and drink, research
that may lead to cheaper alternatives for food scientists and
formulators.
ADM's purchase of French firm Lesaffre's 50 per cent interest in
International Malting Company (IMC) strengthens the ingredient
giant's position in the global malt business.
New chocolate moulding equipment which can be cleaned quickly and
easily has been developed by British firm Spooner Vicars,
targetting manufacturers wary of hygiene considerations.
A new isolator that uses air circulation as a barrier to protect
the aseptic filling of milk andother drinks allows non-stop
production for up to three days, its manufacturer claims.
European dairy group Nordmilch will install four new production
lines from SIG Combibloc to help it develop the added value dairy
products it needs to be competitive.
The major barrier for food manufacturers looking to produce
commercially viable wholegrain products is that they do not follow
a clear enough formulation and marketing concept, according to a
contract R&D firm, which has identified...
Women who drink four or more cola beverages per week have a higher
risk of developing the bone disease osteoporosis, finds a new
study, landing another blow on fizzy drinks makers.
Ingredients group Zeelandia is introducing one of the world's
oldest grains to the European functional bread market in a bid to
target middle-aged consumers.
Rents for warehouse and distribution centers are rising across the
US, with tight supply andincreasing construction costs continuing
to boost lease prices past their 2001 peak, according to
asemi-annual study of the market.
The idea that drinking water containing extra oxygen could improve
performance during exercise cannot be taken seriously, says a new
journal review, in a blow to producers of the drink.
An application to add calcium to chewing gum has been lodged with
Food Standards Australia New Zealand by Wrigley's, which would
allow gum sold in Australia to be fortified with the mineral for
the first time.
With pomegranate rapidly assuming the status of the new super
fruit, a food laboratory hasreleased a testing system for
determining its concentration in products.
A new fat replacer from stabilizer firm Gum Technology Corporation
claims to offer texture and moisture binding benefits to
manufacturers of low- or no-fat products.
A new line of fresh herb-infused oils has been introduced into the
North American market, designed to add flavor and functionality to
a number of processed foods, including dressings, snacks and meat
products.
Innovation may be key in the premium chocolate market but
traditional products are still bestsellers among manufacturers,
according to equipment supplier Chocolate World.
A daily glass of antioxidant-rich pomegranate juice could halve the
build-up of harmful proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease, says a
new animal study from the USA.
Belgium-based Puratos has published research into the use of
dextrans in sourdoughs, producing an "innovative functional
ingredient for the bakery industry."
In a bid to help UK companies meet food waste disposal targets, the
Yorkshire regional government has launched a project to band
smaller manufacturers together to make collection less costly and
more efficient.
McDonalds New Zealand announced last week its intention to increase
nutritional labeling with percentage daily intake (%DI), following
a similar announcement by McDonalds Australia.
A new system for scanning multiple radio frequency identification
(RFID) tags reduces the high error rate found in current systems,
its manufacturer claims.
If the Chinese government gives in to mounting international
pressure to revalue its currency, it could spell the end of cheap
exports, a move that many anticipate would have a knock-on effect
on raw materials costs for the food industry....
Equipment to improve quality and minimise dough damage while
lowering production costs will be introduced to the wider European
market for the first time at the international baking fair in
Munich this week.
UK crisp and snack manufacturer Walkers is targeting the Christmas
market early this year with a range of new flavours designed to
corner the luxury seasonal market.