China compiles list of chemicals banned from food
China has issued a list of 17 substances not to be used in foodstuffs as part of its post-melamine scandal effort to clean up the food supply chain.
Archives for December 16, 2008
Thrifty eating informs 2009 trend predictions
‘Tis the season for food trend predictions, but this year’s list from Thefoodpeople is marked by back-to-basic measures to reduce food spending in the recession.
New publication outlines techniques to optimise meat quality
A newly released publication, targeted at the meat production sector, evaluates the latest production and processing strategies to help ensure better meat quality.
Soaring demand for spelt sees product launches up 130 per cent
The popularity of spelt has rocketed in recent years, leading to a 130 per cent increase in European product launches containing the ancient grain over the past three years.
Hydrocolloids show potential for egg-less bakery: Study
Cutting the cost of cake-making by removing the use of eggs may be achievable by combining a hydrocolloid with a suitable emulsifier, says new research from India.
New account manager at Symrise
Liz Canty has been appointed national account manager at Symrise Flavors, North America, with responsibility for key accounts in the Midwest.
Cargill ad campaign to prepare market for stevia
Cargill has begun a nationwide marketing drive to promote Truvia, its brand of natural, zero calorie stevia sweetener.
Sweeteners still a bitter pill for Danisco margins
Margin pressure in its sweeteners and Genencor business divisions has caused Danisco to lower its bottom-line outlook and take a long hard look at its production set-up for xylitol and other products.
Campaigners urge against early stevia product launches
As the drive to bring stevia to shop shelves steps up a gear, campaigners urge caution in what they see as a rush to market, saying FDA GRAS must come first.
Cookie maker targets fortification breakthroughs
A US-based food group hopes to continue targeting growing interest in fortified baked snacks with ongoing development of a new range of cookies it claims contain ‘substantial’ levels of omega-3 oil.
Meat and poultry product checks for melamine
US officials are to begin sample checks on processed meat and poultry products that are already on shop shelves for traces of melamine contamination.
Probiotic strain passes yoghurt culture test: Study
Canada-based scientists report the successful incorporation of Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1, potentially offering a new probiotic product.