Food giants invest in pre-competitive research
Nestlé, Kellogg, Danone, Christian Hansen, and Fromageries Bel will work in partnership with TI Food & Nutrition to provide strategic research and innovation in probiotics development.
Archives for October 17, 2010
Research firm GIA predicts polyols could soon outsell artificial sweeteners
Safety concerns over artificial sweeteners and the expiry of patents mean that sales volumes could soon be overtaken by polyols, says a leading market research firm.
FSA quizzes industry on effects of proposed lower colouring uses
The UK’s Food Standards Agency is seeking industry views on the effect of proposed new maximum levels of three food colourings across a raft of categories – and its proposed total deletion in others.
Pyure Brands to offer organic stevia
Private label stevia supplier Pyure Brands has introduced a line of organic stevia extracts with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) generally recognized as safe (GRAS) status, the company has said.
Salt restriction could increase risk of iodine deficiency
Restricting salt intake could increase risk of iodine deficiency, particularly among women, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Hypertension.
Higher food spend linked to better health
A new study has found that higher spending on food is associated with healthier diets, but the authors claim it is possible to improve diets without increased spending.
Pycnogenol passes formulation test for fruit juice
The French maritime pine bark extract Pycnogenol shows excellent stability against the harsh conditions of the stomach, and should be considered “a good source of phenolic compounds to be utilised for fruit juice enrichment”, says a new study.
Cargill says stevia demand is driving erythritol sales
Stevia sales are raising independent consumer demand for bulk sweetener erythritol, according to ingredients leader Cargill.