Probiotics grow on innovation, Datamonitor
Probiotics are being included in increasing numbers of 'innovative' new applications, according to information released by Datamonitor.
Archives for July 10, 2008
Tetra Pak focuses on dairy solutions with acquisition
Swedish packaging firm Tetra Pak has acquired the assets of two Australian food processing companies, strengthening its portfolio of solutions for cheese and dairy powder.
Colour and health driving rise of betalains
The potent antioxidant activity of pigments from beet and cactus pears may be the key to their potential, suggests a new review from Brazil.
New low gassing cheese bag increases output, says Sealed Air
A coextruded shrink bag targeted at the low gassing hard and semi-hard cheese sectors is abuse resistant and offers higher outputs, claims the manufacturer.
New guidelines aim to do away with misleading marketing terms
The UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revised its guidance on the use of words such as 'fresh', 'natural' and 'pure' to provide clearer advice to manufacturers.
Mini snack portions make you munch more, study
Weight-conscious consumers often opt for mini-versions of snacks and treats to stay trim, but it might actually have the opposite effect, say scientists.