Closure puts blend in consumers' hands
A new closure on the market allows processers to provide consumers a means to create their own blended drinks on demand.
Archives for July 18, 2007
Lipogen takes PS to functional dairy
Lipogen is now bringing its phosphatidylserine (PS) ingredient to functional dairy products as a means of leveraging the wide market potential the popular food category offers.
Survey reveals RFID benefits beyond supply chain
More companies are realising that radio frequency identification (RFID) can be used to streamline operations beyond supply chain management, according to a new survey by ABI research.
Wild natural beverage concept to boost flagging sector
Riding the trend for natural ingredients in food and drink products, Wild says its natural ACE beverage concept - which uses vitamins exclusively derived from organic sources - is boosting flagging sales in the beverage sector.
Nanotechnology used in additive to keep PLA clear
A new nanotechnology additive on the market is designed to add strength to polylactic acid (PLA) without diminishing clarity, its manufacturer claims.
A new buzz about breakfast bars
A new range of breakfast bars and cereals containing a microencapsulated caffeine will give the same kick as a cup of coffee.
Cadbury Schweppes invests in gum confectionery
Cadbury Adams USA has extended its partnership with ingredients firm Senomyx in a bid to boost its gum business, the company announced this week.
Beer sales set to increase, says Heineken
Heineken announced yesterday that it has doubled its forecast for net profit growth, with strong sales in emerging markets offsetting slow growth rates in Europe and the US.
Cheese makers face raft of legal changes
Proposed changes to international food safety standards could affect the way cheese makers sell their products worldwide.
Oil curtains for nuts fry cleaner, claims company
Curtains of oil provide a cleaner frying of product than submersion systems, says Heat and Control about its new HeatWave, released this week.