Sonneveld responds to Dutch salt cap on bread
Increasing aromas and using oxidised enzymes can help bread manufacturers reduce salt as a Dutch cap on salt content looms, according to ingredients firm Sonneveld.
Archives for February 24, 2012
French butchers call for mandatory halal labelling
French craft butchers have asked for national and European regulation to make halal labelling mandatory following a transparency controversy in the Paris region.
‘Global brand’ stardust rubs off across Arla during 'strong' 2011
Arla Foods has announced a strong set of results for 2011, and the company has told DairyReporter.com that this is due in large part tighter ‘global brand’ focus that is boosting its entire portfolio.
Industry eyes tara and locust bean gums as guar replacers
Tara gum and locust bean gum are being touted as credible guar gum replacers in light of the high prices and lack of supply for food grade guar, claims a hydrocolloid expert.
New marketing manager for MLA
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) has appointed Michael Edmonds as global marketing general manager. He will succeed to Glen Feist in late March.
Frutarom link with academia bears fruit for sausages
A collaborative research project between Frutarom Savory Solutions and academia has fed into the development of a starter culture for raw sausage meat that the ingredients firm flags up as enabling a rapid lowering of the pH value while ensuring safety...
'There's Irish dairy powder promise in Indonesia' - Bord Bia
With strong dairy consumption growth and low per capita consumption, Indonesia offers good opportunities for Irish dairy sector, according to Bord Bia, particularly in dairy powders.
EU-funded prediction software will optimise RTE food safety and shelf-life - developer
Work has begun on an EU-funded project to develop computer software that predicts the safety, quality and shelf-life of food – potentially preventing contamination.
Nestlé promises UK Dolce Gusto recycling 'solution' update shortly
Nestlé plans to build a new Dolce Gusto factory in Germany to capitalise on one of its fastest-growing European businesses, with a growth rate of over 50%, and told BeverageDaily.com it is exploring 'solutions' that will allow UK consumers to recycle...
Arla Ingman accuses Valio of squeezing rivals with Finnish milk monopoly
Arla Ingman and other producers have filed a complaint with Finland’s competition authority regarding market leader Valio, alleging the firm has abused its position to maintain a liquid milk market monopoly, a claim the latter denies.
Selling processed foods in a whole food world? Authenticity is key
Consumers increasingly are choosing whole and unprocessed foods – so is it the end of the line for processed food manufacturers? Not if they move with the times, say ingredient suppliers.
Florida House rejects food stamps junk food ban
A Florida House subcommittee has rejected a proposal to restrict food stamp spending on less healthy foods and beverages, such as sodas and candy.
Packaged Facts sees rise of foods targeted to specific health conditions
Increased recognition that diet plays an important role in a range of health conditions is spurring sales in targeted foods and beverages, according to a new report from Packaged Facts.
FDA: Proposed rule on changes to Nutrition Facts panel due by end of 2012
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is aiming to publish a proposed rule to reform the Nutrition Facts panel and related rules by the end of this year, somewhat later than originally expected.
FDA offers support in industry roll-out of Facts Up Front labeling
The FDA wrote to the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) in December in support of the trade groups’ front-of-pack labeling program, saying it would exercise enforcement discretion for certain aspects of the scheme.
Call for drug-style tests on bisphenol A after research finds heart disease link
Scientists in the UK have called on the government to carry out drug-style safety trials of bisphenol A (BPA) in humans after research suggested exposure to the chemical was linked to increased levels of heart disease.
Stellar pod performance sees Nestlé build German Dolce Gusto factory
Nestlé plans to build a new Dolce Gusto factory in Germany to capitalise upon what it describes as one of its fastest growing European businesses, with a growth rate of over 50%.
Hormel profits down 14% due to high pork costs
US food manufacturer Hormel Foods has reported a 14% drop in profits in the first quarter of 2012, down to $128.4m from $148.8m in Q1 2011. Overall sales were up 6% to $2.04bn, despite a 2% decline in volume.
Farm antibiotics blamed for MRSA resistance
The Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) bacterium responsible for MRSA became drug-resistant when it jumped from humans to antibiotic-fed livestock, new research suggests.