A new variety of winter malting barley could provide brewers with a
better quality and more stable barley supply, say scientists who
have been developing the variety for the past decade.
Sugar prices are falling in Vietnam after the government permitted
several thousand tonnes to be imported to ease restricted domestic
supply shortages.
An automated machine for packing cereal and confectionery bars into
cartons helps manufacturers speed up their production lines and
cuts down on labour costs, its manufacturer claims.
Food processors need to make disaster plans in case the lastest
outbreak of avian influenza in Europe becomes a global pandemic,
according to risk experts.
Consumer watchdog Which? has questioned the efficacy of probiotic
products, claiming that there is no reliable research to prove that
they can help general well-being.
More than three wholegrain servings per day could reduce the risk
of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in
older adults, new research claims.
A variable-data barcode label printer can run at a top speed of 15
inches per second, making it one of the fastest such machines
available in the market.
With the head of Europe's largest wheat mill under arrest, pasta
makers are checking their supplies to see whether any came from a
stock found to be contaminated with a cancer-causing toxin.
The EU has ordered Greece to lift its ban on genetically modified
(GMO) maize seeds, setting the scene for yet another battle over
the controversial technology.
A new review claims that a diet rich in carbohydrates may help
improve insulin control, giving more support to FAO/WHO
recommendations for a high-carbohydrate diet with low GI foods.
The glycaemic index has not risen to the same astronomic trend
proportions of its low-carb predecessor, but this does not mean
there is a lack of interest. Rather, a slow build up could be a
sign that it is here for the long-haul.
BakeMark UK, subsidiary of Dutch ingredients firm CSM, is to use
the upcoming Food & Drink exhibition in Birmingham as a
platform to launch a range of new licensed doughnut and cookie
products.
Bakers using APV Baker's Tweedy range of mixing machines can now
improve the quality of their products and cut costs by attaching a
pressure and vacuum mixing package to the machines, says the bakery
equipment supplier.
Atkins Nutritionals, the company that created the low-carb diet
craze, said today that it has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy
protection with a slimmer range of products for a broader customer
base.
The Malaysian cocoa board expects 2005 to set a new record for
cocoa exports, exceeding RM 2 billion ($530 million), thanks to
increased global consumption and access to new markets.
A hand held radio frequency identification (RFID) reader is the
first mobile device of its type that can be used on European
frequency bands, its manufacturer claims.
CNS, the Breathe Right company, has announced its takeover of a
portfolio of domestic and international patents related to
FiberChoice as it begins to grow the successful brand.
Snack firm Frito Lay is to face a law suit for deceptively
marketing its 'Light' potato chip range in order to trick consumers
into believing the products do not contain the controversial fat
substitute olestra, said the...
National Starch Food Innovation's appointment of Fiske as its new
distributor of nature-based ingredients to the Swedish, Danish,
Spanish and Portuguese markets extends a long-running relationship.
A growing body of research is driving strong growth in foods
fortified with vitamin D, and bread, being a mainstay in diets
worldwide, could provide the ideal food for fortification.
H J Heinz, Northern Foods, Geest Mariner Foods and International
Food Partners (IFP) are among those granted UK public funds
yesterday to develop less wasteful packaging.
With consumers increasingly opting for white wholegrain baked goods
that deliver the health benefits of the grains but do not
compromise on taste, a leading US bakery chain has introduced a new
range of white wholegrain breakfast...
US Manufacturers of products containing barley are allowed to claim
that they may help reduce the risk of heart disease, according to
the Food and Drug Administration, which has approved the health
claim for immediate use.
Northern Foods has vowed to take its battle over who can make
Melton Mowbray pork pies to a higher court, after being stymed by a
UK judge who ruled that an application by local producers for
protected status can proceed under EU...
The global private label goods trend will continue to enjoy record
expansion and eat into famous brand profits if manufacturers fail
to adopt winning strategies to combat competition, say analysts.
Food manufacturers in the US may well be set to benefit from the
new trans fat labeling law, in effect as of yesterday, despite the
panic this has caused over the past two years.
Kraft Foods, the US snack and dairy firm, has agreed to remove all
genetically modified ingredients from its products in China, in a
sign anti-GM attitudes are on the increase.
SAI Global has acquired EFSIS Ltd., one of the food safety
inspection and certification firms companies will be turning to
when checking whether they are in compliance with the EU's new
hygiene regulations.
Consumers who suffer from food allergies are set to benefit from
new "plain English" allergen labeling rules, which also
provide food and beverage manufacturers with the opportunity to tap
into the growing "free-from"...
Australian omega-3 producer Clover Corporation is testing whether
microalgae could offer an alternative source of health fatty acids
to its current raw material supply, fish.
The combination of common food additives could interfere with the
development of the nervous system, raising new concerns about the
health implications of children's diets, according to a new report
published today.
More state-of-the-art robot arms will soon be packing cheese in
Lincolnshire, the UK, providing more evidence that robots may cut
costs and provide a viable alternative to outsourcing for
manufacturers.
All those who still believe in Santa, stop reading here. For his
sledge-pulling reindeer, Dancer, Prancer, and Rudolph, have long
been consumed in a tasty stew.
Chocoholics rejoice: 2005 was the year it became clear chocolate
really is good for you. But before Christmas ushers in a race to
cram the candy, reflect a moment on where the benefits truly lie,
and where they don't.
If only they taught chemistry in schools as it happens at Christmas tables across Europe. For here lies the secret of delicious. Come next weekend, the centrepiece from north to south will be a roast. A British turkey, a German goose, a French roast beef:...
