Demand dip will see cocoa prices levelling off, Rabobank
Lacklustre demand for cocoa in Europe and North America and expectations of an average crop next season will see cocoa prices remain steady over the coming months, claims a market analyst.
Archives for June 19, 2011
Higher food commodity prices here to stay
High food prices and volatility in commodity markets are here to stay, according to a new report by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
Industry makes tentative steps towards organic food colours
Chr Hansen has an organic food colour project at development stage in the US although the Danish supplier said the market is unlikely to become significant in the near term.
Think sodium not salt to achieve success in product reformulation: Cargill
The food industry is equipped to achieve realistic sodium reduction goals, but formulators must think about sodium not salt to have a greater likelihood of success, says Cargill’s salt application leader.
Gum arabic blend may boost satiety, and aid weight management: Study
A dose as low as five grams of gum arabic may increase satiety and reduce caloric intake, without causing compensation at a subsequent meal, according to research.
Dow: High oleic canola will hold its own against next generation soy
The next generation of healthier soybean oils are impressive, but they will not blow high oleic canola out of the water, Dow Agrosciences has predicted.
Rhodia switches to food-grade bioethanol as solvent for vanillin manufacturing
Vanillin giant Rhodia has switched to using food-grade bio-ethanol as a solvent for manufacturing vanillin and ethyl vanillin in a bid to boost its sustainability credentials and further differentiate itself from Chinese competitors.
Functional foods: How to get more bang for your buck
Consumers want to get their nutrition from a healthy diet, not from popping pills. But why do so many functional foods tick all the right boxes on paper, but fail miserably on shelf? Elaine Watson caught up with George Pontiakos, chief executive of BI...