UK specialty meats given clean bill of health
Almost 99 per cent of ready to eat (RTE) specialty meats sold in the UK are safe to eat, according to a new report published by the Health Protection Agency (HPA).
Archives for August 4, 2009
Soy protein plus pectin may mask bitter taste of casein
A combination of soy protein isolate and pectin may be a bitter taste masker for casein hydrolysate, and improve intakes of an ingredient with purported health benefits, says a new study.
Inquiry puts spotlight on fairness in the food sector
A major new inquiry is seeking evidence on fairness in the global food system and will deliver a set of recommendations for food producers, retailers and governments on ethical practices.
Cost control props up CSM results in Q2
CSM has reported an improvement in its financials for Q2 thanks to close cost control and efficiency drives; volume growth is still hit by the recession.
ADM reports 83% profit decline; corn processing division battered
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has reported an 83 percent decline in net earnings for Q4 2009, and in corn processing increased profits from corn-based starches and sweeteners were buried by losses in ethanol.
Ocean Spray plans virtual cranberry summit
Ocean Spray’s Ingredient Technology Group has announced a virtual Cranberry World Summit for members of the food industry, to take place online in September.
BASF partners with Brazilian researchers for higher yield sugarcane
BASF has entered into partnership with a Brazilian research centre to develop genetically modified sugarcane with higher yields and greater tolerance to drought.
DSM files patent for stevia as cognitive health ingredient
Stevia extracts may boost brain function and tap growing interest in natural ingredients for cognitive health, suggests a patent application from DSM.
Soyfoods Council urges industry to explore trans fat alternatives
The Soyfoods Council has issued information to help industry better understand possibilities for substituting trans fats in bakery products with soybean oils and interesterified trans-free shortenings.
Food and Fairness inquiry to 'inspire and warn' manufacturers
Helen Browning, chair of the Food Ethics Council, expects the food and fairness inquiry will inspire food businesses to adopt good supply chain practices and warn them off bad ones - ultimately benefit their businesses in the long term.