Flavors to cut fat and salt should work on the tongue not the nose, says Givaudan
Developing flavors for reduced fat or sodium snacks needs ingredients that work on the tongue and not in the nose, Givaudan says.
Archives for June 26, 2013
Liquid breakfast row: Reaction
Industry hits back at criticism of Australian liquid breakfast claims
Manufacturers and industry groups have slammed an Australian consumer watchdog’s assertion that nutritional claims on the packs of some liquid breakfasts are “shonky”.
DuPont pioneers food-contact polymers for processing
DuPont Performance Polymers is working on a range of food-contact materials suited for various aspects of the food processing industry.
Plentiful opportunities for neglected 55+ snackers, says Mintel
Consumers over the age of 55 are not well catered for in the snacks sector despite huge market potential, says Mintel.
ADM's GrainCorp takeover in shareholders' hands
GrainCorp’s board of directors has recommended that its shareholders accept the A$3.4bn (US$3.16bn) takeover bid from Archer Daniel Midland in the absence of a superior offer.
EU reaches deal on CAP reform
European institutions reached a deal on reforming the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) on Wednesday, including a compromise that will end sugar quotas by 2017.
US cereal decline can be beaten if you're clever, says General Mills CEO
The US cereal category has been in a steady state of decline for the past decade but General Mills' CEO says that when you have the right message and innovation, cereal brands respond well in the market.
Liquid breakfast row: Soapbox
Choice’s ‘sneaky politics’ is what's really misleading consumers
Recently Choice, the consumer activist group from Australia, accused a number of Australian and New Zealand food manufacturers of making allegedly "shonky" health claims (see details and reaction here) and telling "furphies" about their liquid breakfast...
Primera launches flat-surface label applicator
Primera Technology is targeting small food manufacturers such as olive oil producers with a new label applicator.
IP on track for 2020 sustainability goals
International Paper has published its 2012 Sustainability Report which reveals strong progress against the packaging company’s 10-year environmental goals, which includes reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution.