Sensient Flavors skips ‘boost and crash’ with new energy drink compounds
Flavour systems specialist Sensient Flavors Germany has launched a new line of energy drink compounds for products targeted at ‘mature and health-conscious’ consumers.
Archives for June 11, 2012
Early bird: Kellogg chomps cereal salt reduction targets
Kellogg Australia has achieved salt reduction targets for its two flagship products ahead of schedule as per an industry commitment made in 2010.
Folic acid fortification is a folie: NZ report
The question of whether to go ahead with folic acid fortification of bread in New Zealand continues to be a contentious one, with another report moving against it.
Canadian government invests in controls for gluten-free foods
The Canadian Celiac Association has received a C$245,000 investment from the Canadian government to help enhance food safety systems and develop specific controls for gluten-free foods, in an effort to boost supply of gluten-free foods.
The fastest growing label claims of 2011: From ‘economy’ to ‘gluten-free’
While ‘all-natural’ and ’no additives & preservatives’ were still among the most popular food and drink label claims in the US last year, the fastest growth was in economy, low/no/reduced allergen, high-protein and low/no/reduced saturated fat claims,...
Tate & Lyle provoked into cracking egg crisis in bakery
European ingredients hulk, Tate & Lyle, is investing heavily in its egg replacement solutions for the bakery sector, provoked by soaring customer demands amid price hikes and supply constraints.
Global opportunity for English beef and lamb
English beef and lamb exporters could soon be targeting a wider range of new markets in countries outside the European Union, because exchange rate fluctuations currently makes English meat nearly 7% cheaper than a year ago.
Diana acquires mushroom flavour firm Arômes de Chacé
French food ingredients firm Diana Group has fully acquired mushroom extract producer Arômes de Chacé in a deal that sets the scene for further buy-outs for the group in 2012, says the company.
Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2012
Solbar ready to power up for growth post acquisition
Solbar is preparing for strong global growth in the wake of its acquisition by farmer agri-cooperative CHS, according to Todd Watson, CHS global protein sales and development manager for food and food ingredients.
Synthite introduce natural colours with ‘added health benefits’
Indian spice and ingredients supplier Synthite Industries has launched a new range of ‘high stability’ natural colours from botanical sources that offer 'additional health benefits' - for use in ice cream applications.
Nanoparticle ‘exposure registry’ essential to map risks – Dutch health council
The Dutch Health Council has called for the creation of a nanoparticle “exposure registry” in an effort to map any adverse health risks as a result of working with the minute particles.
Inulin can up nutritional profile of gluten-free bakery if water binding can be mastered – study
Researchers claim to have found the key to preventing dough modification from inulin addition for functional gluten-free bakery.
China reopens doors to Indian marine exports
Indian’s fast growing seafood industry has received another boost after China reopened its doors to the country’s exporters after a year of uncertainty after a revision in Chinese regulations.
J & J Snack Foods snaps up small ‘prestigious’ pretzel firm
US snack corporation, J&J Snack Foods, has bulked up its portfolio with its latest acquisition of a small Chicago-based pretzel firm.
General Mills’ Greek yogurt is ‘not yogurt at all’, lawsuit claims
A class action lawsuit filed in California claims that General Mills’ Yoplait-brand fat-free Greek yogurt is misbranded because it contains milk protein concentrate (MPC), which is not listed as a permitted yogurt ingredient under FDA regulation.