Archives for June 20, 2011

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New ConAgra system tackles raw flour risks

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

ConAgra Mills has introduced a new treatment and delivery system for flour intended to mitigate the food safety risks associated with raw flour without affecting gluten functionality.

Hovis eyes 'untapped potential' of part-baked bread

By Jane Byrne

In a bid to unlock the potential of the part-baked market in the UK, Premier Foods said it is launching a new range of Hovis branded part-baked loaves and rolls, the first bread brand to do so.

Beneo hikes up prices of Isomalt by 20 per cent

Ingredient supplier, Beneo, has announced a 20 per cent hike in the price of its sweetener Isomalt, citing rising inflation rates and the need to secure a flexible supply chain.

Lupin intake reduces heart disease risk, research suggests

By Ankush Chibber

Intake of flour containing 40 per cent lupin flour in place of conventional wholemeal flour could significantly reduce the risk of heart disease, according to research from Australia’s Victoria University.