Roquette chews on positive EFSA gum opinions
French supplier Roquette is hailing the potential of polyols to boost dental health, following recent article 14 positive opinions for sugar-free gum from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Archives for November 10, 2010
Frozen convenience food sales to top $17bn
Strong demand for frozen pizza, handheld breakfast food, and prepared vegetables will help sales of frozen convenience food reach $17bn this year; up 2 percent on 2009, predicts the latest report from market research organization Packaged Facts.
Chinese milk industry still recovering from melamine crisis: GAIN Report
The Chinese milk industry is still struggling to recover from the effect of the melamine crisis that rocked the industry in September 2008, says the latest report from USDA’s Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN).
Phase one of EFSA’s flavour substance review is complete
EFSA says it has completed phase one of its safety review of flavouring substances used in the EU, with opinions on 2067 substances delivered, and will start to assess new flavourings submitted in accordance with new guidelines.
Fenchem cheers rosemary antioxidant approval
Fenchem is expecting the EU approval of rosemary extract as an antioxidant to give it a major helping hand to bigger sales in the EU.
Enzymes and sugar drive bumper year for ABF
ABF (Associated British Foods) has posted a record 2009/10 turnover driven by expansion of its enzyme and sugar divisions.
Beverage boom sees Symrise bank on new citrus concepts
Symrise has launched a new range of beverage flavours to capitalise upon citrus as a “multi-faceted classic” with world appeal as sales boom.
No more stealth? Speaking out on sodium reduction
Nestle Prepared Foods Company is one of many food manufacturers to announce a bold sodium reduction strategy, recently pledging to slash sodium in its products by ten percent by 2015. The company's manager of marketing communications told...
Global packaged-foods industry prepares for growth, says report
Most global packaged-foods are well-placed for earnings growth and expansion as the economy recovers from recession, predicts the latest report from Moody's Investors Service.
Study suggests over-diagnosis of food allergy in children
Many children’s diets are being unnecessarily restricted due to overreliance on blood tests for food allergies, claims a new study in the Journal of Pediatrics.