Cargill unveils new solid chocolate service for smaller users
Cargill is launching a new service in Europe to offer food manufacturing customers its solid chocolate products in smaller quantities.
Archives for August 25, 2010
Food price inflation lowest since 1992, says USDA
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has forecast that food price inflation will be at its lowest level for 18 years in 2010, despite recent sharp rises in staple food prices.
‘Novel and competitive’ starter cultures identified for gluten-free sourdoughs
Scientists in Ireland have identified ‘novel and competitive’ starter cultures for gluten-free sourdoughs, a result that may enable the industrial scale production of the cereal products.
Asahi buys into Australian soft drinks market again
Asahi Breweries has agreed to acquire P&N Beverages, the third largest soft drinks company in Australia in its latest move towards the goal of joining the ranks of the biggest global food companies.
‘Healthy-sounding’ label claims could mislead consumers says Which?
A survey by the consumer magazine Which? has warned that consumers are confused over common ‘healthy-sounding’ claims found on food labels.
Healthy cocoa butter alternatives show novel food applications
Sustainable, healthy, cost-effective cocoa butter equivalents may be produced from enriched sunflower oils, and enable formulation of chocolates with higher melting points.
Consumers to continue at-home eating post-recession: NPD
Consumers increasingly opted to eat at home during the economic downturn – and that trend is likely to continue, according to a new report from the market research organization the NPD Group.
Broccoli and banana fibers show Crohn’s potential: Study
Dietary supplementation with soluble plant fibers could reduce the effects of Crohn’s disease, whilst emulsifiers in processed foods could be exacerbating the problem, new research reports.
Milk could stop garlic breath, says study
Consuming food or beverages with a high water and fat content like milk reduces ‘garlic breath’ odour, according to a new study.
Imaging technique cuts Campylobacter detection time
US scientists said they have developed a new high-tech imaging technique that significantly reduces the time to detect the presence of Campylobacter.
Salads saltier than a Big Mac, says survey
Manufacturers of ready-to-eat salads have “a long way to go” in producing low-salt foods after a new survey revealed that one in ten salads contains more salt than a Big Mac.