DD Williamson launches new caramel colour in Europe
DD Williamson is introducing a new class one acid-stable dark caramel colour and burnt sugar flavour for use in beverages with pH below 2.5.
Archives for June 29, 2010
Premium products and Asia-Pacific market drive growth for Barry Callebaut
Leading industrial chocolate supplier Barry Callebaut reported buoyant third quarter sales volume gains of 11.3 per cent, based it said upon growth in Asia-Pacific and the luxury chocolate category.
Food safety metrics and partnerships are key, say US agencies
Federal bodies in the United States are to hold public meetings to outline new proposals on how to measure food safety, with one senior figure warning that if initiatives weren’t measured, they were not done.
Australia introduces voluntary bisphenol A phase out
International pressure to eliminate bisphenol A from food contact materials intensified yesterday after the Australian Government unveiled a deal with major retailers to begin the immediate phasing out of baby bottles containing bisphenol A (BPA).
New juice drink concepts recall Grandma's garden
Wild has developed new juice concepts based around familiar fruits that grow in gardens in Europe, which taps into a trend towards comforting, nostalgic products.
FSA calls for comments on new additives legislation
The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) is calling for comments from the nation’s food industry on proposed changes to EU food additive legislation to ensure all current additive uses are included in the new lists.
Study probes organic knowledge, attitudes and consumption
More information and promotional campaigns would help consumers gain experience and expertise of organic vegetables, concludes a study investigating knowledge, attitudes, and consumption.
NutraCea prepares to exit bankruptcy
Rice bran ingredient supplier NutraCea has said it expects to exit bankruptcy later this year after having filed for Chapter 11 protection in November to allow the company to restructure, reduce overheads and sell non-core assets.
Study highlights ‘excessive’ sugar content in food for toddlers
More than half of foods (53 percent) targeted to toddlers in Canadian grocery stores contain an excessive amount of sugar, according to a new study published in the Journal of Public Health.