China gives hard-earned thumbs up to Benecol
Finnish group Raisio has won a hard-to-come-by approval for its Benecol cholesterol lowering plant stanol ester ingredients in China, as it continues its push to develop new markets.
Archives for December 5, 2008
Organic platform promotes more research and funding
The EU needs to channel more funding into organic research to counter the ills facing agriculture, say advocates at the launch of the new Technology Platform: Organics.
Could consumers suffer from green logo overload?
Food and beverage manufacturers are adopting more sustainable practices and seek to communicate these to consumers. But are well-meaning consumers confused by the many different green and ethical logos in use?
Arla aims for cost and taste ice cream protein potential
The ingredients arm of Scandinavia-based cooperative Arla Foods predicts there is further potential ahead for ice-cream innovation as it launches a new range of proteins it claims can reduce processor reliance on skim milk.
Definitive duties on Chinese MSG will not affect users much
The European Commission has imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on the additive from China, stating that the impact on firms using the additive will not be great.
Chicken sales growth outpaces other meats
Chicken is showing strong growth compared to other meats as the perception that it is more healthy and affordable appears to hold sway with consumers.
Fresh potential for frozen products
Freshness, portion control and convenience are driving opportunities for frozen entrée manufacturers as freezer food sheds its over-processed and drab image, a new report said.
Cranberry can inhibit E. coli growth in ground beef, says US study
The addition of cranberry concentrate to ground beef may serve as an supplementary hurdle to control potential E. coli O157:H7 outbreaks associated with ground beef, claims a new US study.
McCormick releases 2009 flavor forecast
McCormick’s annual flavor fusion forecast for the coming year takes a multi-cultural approach and sticks with the sweet and savory theme that was a growing trend in 2008.
Industry defends weight loss products against academic attack
In response to a recent BMJ editorial claiming that only drugs are effective for weight loss, members of the global food and supplements industries have defended the efficacy of their products, calling the article the “latest misinformed campaign”.