Borregaard launches application-specific vanillin
Borregaard is launching four new vanillin ingredients for use in chocolate, bakery, dairy, and sweets, which are said to be better tuned to the taste of the product.
Archives for October 8, 2009
US agriculture head on breaking dairy boom and bust
Restructuring may be needed to break cycles of boom and bust in the dairy industry, said the US agriculture secretary this week, soon after Congress approved a $350m emergency aid package.
Interactive forum tackles food’s biggest challenges
Food industry leaders met last week to develop ways to address food safety, childhood obesity, hunger, and agriculture in an interactive forum designed to boost economic opportunities and food safety in Michigan.
Brits’ love of chocolate feeds sales growth
British people spend more money on chocolate than any other Europeans – and sales continue to grow, according to new figures from Mintel.
Kraft plans R&D centre for ex-Danone biscuit unit
Kraft plans to invest €15m in a new innovation centre for biscuits in France following the acquisition of the Danone biscuit business two years ago.
Vegetable oil mix may substitute for pork fat in meats
Polyunsaturated-rich oils may replace pork fat in sausages, suggests a new Spanish-Colombian study with implications for healthier meat products.
Heat foreign berries to kill norovirus, urges Finland
As an outbreak of norovirus in southern Finland has been linked to frozen raspberries from Poland, the Finnish food safety authority, Evira, says raspberries must be heated before use.
Still a fine line between cranberry supply and demand, says Ocean Spray
Supply and demand for its cranberry products continues to be a balancing act at Ocean Spray despite bringing extra acres on board, according to the company.
Investment to boost stevia supply from Paraguay
A new investment agreement between the US and Paraguay will encourage cultivation of stevia in the south of Paraguay, diversifying agriculture in the region – and supply for PureCircle.