DSM bread enzyme targets wheat variation
DSM Food Specialties is launching its new bakery enzyme Panamore in the US market, targeting issues over wheat quality as well as emulsifier costs that have been playing on bakers bottom lines.
Archives for September 29, 2008
Givaudan on-board with natural meat flavours
The trend towards meat flavours that taste as closely as possible to specific cuts is gaining pace, as Givaudan launches a range of chicken, beef and pork flavours.
Cinnamon-essential oil shows shelf-life extension
Essential oils from cinnamon may inhibit the growth of micro-organisms by as much as 60 per cent, suggests new research from Greece.
Crusty acquisition plunges Ruitenberg into ready fillings
Dutch ingredients firm Ruitenberg has acquired its compatriot Crusty Products, in a move that adds a range of ready-to-use bakery fillings to its product offering.
Appointments roundup: Land O’Lakes, Barry Callebaut, Diamond Foods
Appointments over the last month include a new sales director at Land O’Lakes to grow its national accounts and an award-winning French pastry chef has joined Barry Callebaut’s chocolate academy. Diamond Foods has created a new sales position and Chr...
EFSA’s harsh health claim regime
The European Food Safety Authority recently turned in its first health claim verdicts, rejecting eight of nine. European food regulations expert Lorène Courrège explains why EFSA’s tough health claim approach may stifle product innovation.
Baobab goes for GRAS ahead of 2010 World Cup
A trade association has prepared a GRAS notification dossier for its baobab fruit pulp powder in the hope that products could become available in time for the 2010 soccer World Cup in South Africa.
Eco-chic and eco-centric consumers are key to green market
Consumers who claim to be concerned about the environment are not always likely to follow through by purchasing environmentally sound goods, according to a new study from IRI which could help food manufacturers when positioning green products.
Study identifies optimal conditions for cranberry storage
As demand for cranberries grows around the world, a Canadian scientist has reported the optimal storage conditions to extend the shelf-life of one of nature’s super fruits.