Seed and nut sales soar in health boom
Healthy snacks are poised for significant growth, especially in the niche seeds sector with sales expected to almost double over the next five years to hit £39m (€58m) according to a new report.
Archives for November 14, 2006
Nano ink indicates safety breach in food packaging
A new ink leverages nanotechnology to detect the presence of oxygen in food packages, giving awarning that the product is no longer safe to eat.
Machines speed up bag production, manufacturer claims
Two different new bag making machines have been released on the market, one designed to produce large bags at high speed, while the otheris targeted at dry and frozen food manufacturers.
Lupin-enriched bread could boost satiety, reduce energy intake
Bread enriched with lupin kernel flour at the expense of wheat flour reduced energy intake and increased the feeling of fullness, says new research from Australia that may have important implications for weight management.
Enzyme-modified soybean sugar - another gum arabic replacer?
Soybean soluble polysaccharide (SSPS) modified by a rhamnogalacturonase (RGase) enzyme could be used in flavour emulsions, and is a potential replacement for gum arabic, say researchers from Fuji Oil Company.
Kerry to market calming bars with Essentra
Ingredient supplier NutraGenesis has announced an alliance with Kerry Foods to market its proprietary adaptogen product Essentra for use in functional foods, such as stress relief snack bars.
Processors commit to reducing packaging waste
Faced with pressure from the UK's major retailers, Heinz, Northern Foods and Unilever have signed a commitment to reduce packaging waste.
Red meat linked to increased breast cancer risk
A new study from Harvard has reported that pre-menopausal women who eat more that one and a half servings of red per day may double their risk of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, compared to women who eat less than three servings per week.
Cargill launches fiber fortification ingredient
Cargill has announced the launch of a proprietary ingredient system to increase fiber content and maintain crispiness, as the company expands its health-promoting solutions portfolio.