Meeting demand for ancient grains
Interest in ‘ancient’ grains like quinoa, sorghum and teff has soared, not least because of their gluten-free quality. That means expanding supply to keep up with demand.
Archives for September 8, 2009
New DSM cultures promise to fine tune yoghurt textures
DSM has extended its yoghurt cultures range to help fine tune the texture of increasingly popular mild and drinkable products.
Chocolate cravings: Not due to hormones, says study
A woman’s craving for chocolate as she approaches the menopause is not down to hormones, but more a reaction to the stress and discomfort of the menopause, suggests new research.
Council’s attempt to defend Malaysian palm oil dubbed misleading
The Malaysian Palm Oil Council’s (MPOC) recent attempt to defend the crop’s environmental credentials has been judged misleading by the UK’s advertising authorities.
The rise and rise of gluten-free
The global market for gluten-free food and drink products has grown exponentially in the past five years with a raft of new products hitting the market. Clear leaders are starting to emerge in what was once a niche.
Time-starved working parents reach for convenience
Parents with poor working conditions are less likely to make healthy choices like preparing home-cooked meals and taking healthy food to work and more likely to rely on convenience options, says a pilot study.
Kraft defiant over Cadbury valuation
Kraft Foods has defended its valuation of the Cadbury business and insisted that it remains the most logical buyer for the UK confectionery manufacturer.
Cognis launches aerating agent for cake mixes
Cognis is launching a new blend of emulsifiers to give volume to cake mixes, concentrates and retail mixes that is said to be especially suitable fat containing batters and can withstand vigorous beating.
Smart Choices front-of-pack labeling under attack
The industry-led Smart Choices front-of-pack labeling scheme has come under attack from nutritionists in the mainstream press this week, but program representatives say the coverage distorts its aims.
Imperial Sugar expects rebuilt refinery to recoup custom
Imperial Sugar expects to recoup all lost custom once its Port Wentworth refinery returns to full capacity in the fall after an explosion put the plant out of action last February.