Synergy adds two new lactic yeast enhancers
Synergy has launched two new additions to its Saporesse Plus range of lactic yeast extracts said to help build back flavour and mouthfeel in low fat and low sodium savoury snacks and sauces.
Archives for September 28, 2010
CIAA welcomes level playing field with new 13.1 health claims approach
The European Commission’s decision to stop publishing article 13.1 health claims in batches and carve out botanicals from the process has met with more positive industry responses, as it will create more legal certainty and reduce implementation burdens...
Abbott infant formula recall to cost US$100m
Abbott said its recall of five million cans of Similac powdered infant formula because of possible contamination with beetles is likely to cost US$100m in lost revenues.
Canadian food safety audit finds ‘deficiencies’ in tracking imports
An internal audit of Canadian food import safety systems has found deficiencies that heighten the risk of contaminated products entering the food supply, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has said.
Japan seeing hike in value-added confectionery launches
The chocolate category still accounts for over half of new confectionery product launches in Japan, but the functional segment is beginning to steal some of the limelight, according to a new report from market researchers Datamonitor
Wisdom Natural Brands opens new stevia processing facility
Stevia-based ingredient producer Wisdom Natural Brands is opening a new plant processing facility in Chile that it says will increase its output fivefold.
Chicken processor fined after worker’s hand de-skinned
A chicken processing company has been fined for breaching health and safety rules after a worker had the skin torn from the back of his hand in an industrial accident.
SPECIAL EDITION: ASIA
Food flavourings in Southeast Asia see 'enormous' growth but remain cost-driven
Although the food and drink flavouring market in Southeast Asia is “growing enormously”, consumer tastes are still cost-driven and traditional, according to top flavour producer IFF.
Sugary sports drinks often mistaken as healthy: Study
Many children and parents mistakenly associate sugary sports drinks with a healthy lifestyle, claim researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston (UTHealth).