Removing palm oil from foods gives wrong signal
Groupe Casino’s plan to remove palm oil from its own brand food products for environmental and health reasons are misguided, according to a RSPO representative.
Archives for April 8, 2010
CSIRO soy put to use in Japanese food
The properties of a new soybean bred by CSIRO scientists from an old Japanese bean is being put to use in Japanese foods, as its proteins show excellent gelling properties.
Student awards stimulating innovation
The food industry is encouraging the new generation of food technologists by running competitions for students come up with new product formulations – which also help manufacturers spot the best new talent.
Restocking boosts Givaudan’s first quarter
Sales for fragrance and flavour supplier Givaudan are looking up in the first quarter of 2010 as customers return to normal buying patterns.
Chinese flour adulterated with pulverised lime - reports
Pulverised lime is being added to bleaching agents used in Chinese flour in a bid to cut production costs and boost profits, China state media has reported this week.
Store brand success alarms national brand marketers
A majority of consumers from around the world say that private label products are at least as good as national brands in providing a range of benefits, according to a global survey from Ipsos Marketing.
Finnish bid to boost gluten-free bread quality
Applications for new technology that aims to boost the sensory, nutritional, and overall quality properties of gluten-free bread include the addition of rye-bread flavour into such breads, claims the cereal technology group based at the University of...
Tapping Hispanic influence in food and drink
Hispanics are becoming an increasingly influential demographic in terms of growth in the food and beverage industry, according to data from the Latinum Network presented during a conference call on Wednesday.
Dean Foods antitrust case to proceed, despite ‘structural issues’
A federal judge in Milwaukee has denied Dean Foods’ motion to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit that was filed against it by the United States Department of Justice in January.
Cross-cultural study explores limits of healthy cheese and yoghurt
Manufacturers should be wary about cutting too much fat from cheese and too much sugar from yoghurt, according to new cross-cultural research.