Gluten powder may boost pasta quality: Study
The addition of gluten powder to pasta made from poor quality flour may lead to greater quality and improved consumer acceptance, says new research.
Archives for June 20, 2011
Behavioural economics may be a tool to tackle healthy habits, Kellogg's
Kellogg’s is hoping to shed some light on consumer behaviour and healthy lifestyles at a meeting of experts next month, which could translate into new products and marketing solutions.
Neogen anticipates aquaculture business increase after acquisition
Neogen announced it has acquired the seafood testing facilities of VeroMara in Scotland as part of its strategy to extend its food safety operations.
New ConAgra system tackles raw flour risks
ConAgra Mills has introduced a new treatment and delivery system for flour intended to mitigate the food safety risks associated with raw flour without affecting gluten functionality.
Dispatches from IFT
Food industry and NASA share mutual goals for enhanced food quality
The food industry and NASA share mutual goals in producing higher quality, more nutritious foods, and lessons learned on both sides could ultimately help feed astronauts on missions to Mars and beyond, says a scientist working on NASA's advanced food...
Consumer preferences may be ‘conditioned’ by energy content: Unilever study
Consumer preferences and choices may be influenced by the energy content of foods, according to new research published in the journal Appetite.
China slaps ban on locally made chemical-tainted food additives
The State Food and Drug Administration of China has banned eight food products made by four mainland firms after they were found to be contaminated by an industrial chemical.
Certified sustainable palm oil derivatives ‘prohibitively expensive’ in US
It could be years before certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) derivatives are affordable for most US food manufacturers, although changes to the ‘mass balance’ option for sustainable palm could bring prices down, suppliers have admitted.
Search on for an Asian partner for Unibic
Private equity firm Lazard Australia is in talks with potential strategic partners in Asia to sell a portion of its stake in Australian biscuit maker Unibic Pty Ltd, Unibic’s managing director Michael Quinn told Reuters last week.
DKSH eyes buyouts in India
DKSH Holdings Ltd, the Swiss market expansion services group focused on chemicals, food and drug industries, is making plans to further boost its business in India through local acquisitions, local newspaper Mint reported last week.
Beneo hikes up prices of Isomalt by 20 per cent
Ingredient supplier, Beneo, has announced a 20 per cent hike in the price of its sweetener Isomalt, citing rising inflation rates and the need to secure a flexible supply chain.
FDA outlines strategy for food import safety
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has outlined its strategy for ensuring the safety of imported foods in an effort to move away from seizing harmful goods to preventing their arrival, the agency said.
Taiwanese soft drinks industry braces itself for DEHP fallout
Sales of soft drinks in Taiwan could fall 20 per cent in 2011 after high numbers of products became contaminated with the plastics additive DEHP.
Lupin intake reduces heart disease risk, research suggests
Intake of flour containing 40 per cent lupin flour in place of conventional wholemeal flour could significantly reduce the risk of heart disease, according to research from Australia’s Victoria University.