Whey protein promises nano-encapsulation of omega-3
The whey protein beta-lactoglobulin may spontaneously bind the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and offer nano-encapsulation potential for formulators.
Archives for January 8, 2009
GLG could look beyond China to help serve stevia market
GLG Life Tech Corporation may open up stevia plants in other countries following the announcement that it has begun operations at two new processing facilities for the sweetener in China.
Sodium phosphate substitute launched as prices soar
Advanced Food Systems (AFS) has developed its Actobind range to include a clean-label ingredient system for either completely or partially replacing sodium phosphate in meat products.
New collaboration enhances one-stop-shop approach, says Intertek
Global food safety and quality analyst firm, Intertek, has continued its recent series of collaborations with the acquisition, announced today, of the North American food facility auditing company, RQA.
National Starch launches ingredient for reduced-fat cakes
National Starch Food Innovation (NSFI) is launching a new specialty starch derived from tapioca, which is said to enable a 75 per cent reduction on the butter, margarine or shortening used in cakes.
Food and the Czech presidency
The Czech presidency of the EU Council has published its work programme for the next six months, pledging progress on the food labelling regulation proposal, debate on food quality issues, simplification of the CAP and discussions on the policy’s future.
New loaf size could help cut waste
Bread manufacturers are being encouraged to take advantage of recent changes to regulations by introducing new loaf sizes to the UK market to help cut down on waste.
Renovating products could boost growth
Renovation as well as innovation could help food and beverage manufacturers who are looking for growth in a downturn economy, according to an outlook report on the year ahead by the Nielsen Company.
More stevia-sweetened products launched in US
The beverage company Reed's, Inc. has announced the introduction of stevia-sweetened versions of it Virgil's brand of premium sodas.
Nestle places confidence in probiotics for kids
Food giant Nestle is today launching a probiotics drink for children in the US, which the company claims is the only drink on the market to deliver immune benefits coupled with balanced nutrition.
Cargill's first base in Algeria - for texturizers
Cargill Texturizing Solutions has set up the global corporation’s first office in Algeria, as it spies growing opportunities for its ingredient range in the high growth North African market.