Dow AgroSciences yesterday announced that it is to increase
production of its trans fat free canola and sunflower oils on the
back of an increased demand as food manufacturers strive to churn
out healthier products.
UK processors are demanding more innovation from their packaging
suppliers to support the launch of new products for expanded
markets, according to a survey.
A German clinical trial has reported that eating a fibre-enriched
bread for only three days improved insulin sensitivity in
overweight and obese women by eight per cent, as the evidence for
fibre protection against type-2 diabetes...
Recent research sheds new light on the allergenicity of lupin,
suggesting that common assumptions about the dangers of the
ingredient could be overblown.
The new Triple-A spray dryer from Anhydro will target growing
demand for whey in added value product development, as dairy firms
move away from traditional commodities.
Snacking on bars containing plant sterols and glucomannan could
improve cholesterol levels of both diabetic and non-diabetics, but
had no effect on glucose control, reports a Canadian study.
The 'iCone' is the big new idea in carton packaging from Elopak,
intended to fend off competition from plastics and provide a new
vehicle for premium soft drinks.
Two companies have teamed up to provide a cup filling and packing
service for processors looking to quickly cash in on the public's
growing appetite for convenience foods.
Danisco has launched a new range of enzymes to help fruit juice
makers save money and improve quality as they look to target
growing consumer demand for healthier soft drinks.
Tetra Pak's own packaging machines could soon be used against it,
after rival group Alternapak claimed it had found a way to run its
own packaging reels on Tetra Pak production lines.
Eating a low glycemic index (GI) diet could reduce the risk of the incurable eye disease, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), by more than 60 per cent, says a new study.
COLOGNE, Germany: Some of the largest suppliers to Europe's food
industry were at the Anuga FoodTec exhibition this week, but buyers
also needed to check out some of the smaller providers in the less
frequented corners of the...
A human observational study has revealed that adults consuming
aspartame-containing beverages did not show any increased incidence
of certain cancers, but scientists caution that the study could
have certain "limitations"...
People who eat a diet high in fibre have significantly lower levels
of a protein that is associated with inflammation, diabetes and
heart disease, say scientists, giving yet more support for
high-fibre diets.
Chr Hansen will get a chance to underline its increasing
involvement in the dairy sector at the upcoming 2006 International
Cheese Technology Exposition.
Malaysian logistics group Haisan Resources is seeking to create a
regional hub for shipping temperature-controlled foods and
ingredients at an expanded facility in the Philippines.
CSM's decision to close a production facility in the US is the
latest in a series of initiatives designed to consolidate the Dutch
group's market position.
The Food Standards Agency will tomorrow recommend mandatory folic
acid fortification of bread in the UK, in an effort to reduce the
incidence of pregnancies affected by neural tube defects (NTDs).
COLOGNE, Germany: The future of food processing can be seen in a
working sausage processing and packing line set up by robot
manufacturers at Anuga FoodTech.
GEA Group, one of the largest machine companies at the Anuga
FoodTech exhibition, has released a number of liquid filling and
processing machines through its subsidiaries.
Leatherhead Food International is offering a new analysis service
to help food manufacturers develop products with added omega-3 and
to aid quality control.
An EFSA panel on risk assessment and mitigation options of
Salmonella in pig production has concluded that all salmonella
serovars from pork are to be regarded as public health hazards, and
that actions to prevent human food-borne...
Self-adhesive label trade association FINAT is to create a forum
between European and Indian labelling industries in order to give
companies in both regions a better chance of doing business with
each other.
COLOGNE, Germany: The food industry's latest technology and
machinery are on display beginning today in this city straddling
the Rhine, with equipment suppliers targeting convenience foods and
aseptic packaging as growth areas.
COLOGNE, Germany: Aseptic cold filling is being promoted
here at a four-day conference on food technology as another
solution to meeting the demand for minimally processed foods and
drinks.
The world's top 25 food companies are not taking the current
obesity crisis seriously enough, according to a report from The
City University in the UK.
Delta Instruments has launched new state-of-the-art dairy analysis
equipment designed to enable processors to make more money out of
milk and milk derivatives.
Cargill has welcomed the EC's decision to approve its acquisition
of Degussa's food ingredients operations, claiming that the
decision will accelerate the company's focus on creating value and
growth for its customers.
Belgium and France remain top places for locating distribution or
logistics centres, while Eastern European companies are moving up
in rank as retailers expand in the region, according to a
consultancy report.
Omega-3 fatty acids could prevent or inhibit the growth of liver
cancer cells, say researchers from the University of Pittsburgh at
today's annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer
Research.
Despite a tough trading environment and serious fire damage to a
processing plant, British snack firm United Biscuits has delivered
a sizeable full-year profit rise of 25 per cent.
A $5m project aimed at identifying and improving the genetic
make-up of barley could lead to higher yields and a better quality
crop, said the US Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns on Friday.
Both green and black tea could protect against age-related diseases
like Alzheimer's, says a new study, adding yet more support to the
benefits of tea extract on brain health.
Raspberries possess about 50 per cent higher antioxidant activity
than strawberries, and storage or processing into jams does not
remove the valuable compounds, as growing consumer awareness of
health benefits drive sales.
A food company is on the hunt for experts to develop equipment that
can package cooked pasta more efficiently, according to an
anonymous proposal put forward by a consultancy.
The EC has cleared Cargill's acquisition of Degussa's food
ingredients business after ruling that the move would not stifle
competition within the lecithin market.