Synergy builds on appetite for street foods
Global flavours house Synergy is launching street food inspired natural seasoning blends for snack foods, building on growing demand for such flavours from the food industry and consumers.
Archives for June 19, 2012
E.coli confirmation method approved by USDA
A SDIX system used for confirmation of E.coli has been approved by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the month the industry body started testing for newly regulated strains of the pathogen.
Anthrax detected in Indonesia
More than 100 cattle and buffaloes have died in two Indonesian villages, following infection with anthrax.
Dispatches from Israel
Gan Shmuel delivers low sugar juices
Israel's beverage behemoth Gan Shmuel Group claims it has developed low sugar pure juices that contain no added ingredients and are undiluted, yet retain a natural, sweet taste.
Obesity threat to inner city London kids
Children in inner city London are particularly vulnerable to obesity as a result of regular consumption of high fat, salt and sugar fast foods, according to a survey published by online journal BMJ.
Florida firm seeks partner to take game-changing blood glucose control ingredient to mass market
The Florida-based firm behind Emulin - the star ingredient in GNC’s glucose control supplement GC7X - is seeking a big gun in the ingredients supply market to help it engage with the biggest food and beverage brands in the US and Europe.
Universal probiotic stamp could boost research & consumer understanding, says leading researcher
Probiotics should be classified by a Category Tree system in the US and Europe in order to better inform consumers and counter the impasse imposed by ‘bureaucrats’, says a leading probiotic researcher.
Brazilian firm gains Rainforest Alliance recognition
One of the largest organic meat producers in Latin America has become the first company in the world to be awarded Rainforest Alliance certification for sustainable cattle production.
Supply chain security and 'conscious consumers' driving Fair Trade surge
Fair Trade imports into the US grew 75% in 2011, as food manufacturers look to secure their supply chains through more direct contact with suppliers - and as they bet on growing demand from 'conscious consumers', says Fair Trade USA president and CEO...
SVZ completes acquisition of Mondi Foods
Netherlands-based SVZ has completed its acquisition of Mondi Foods from Sono International, following approval of the deal by competition authorities and the Dutch works council.
No one-size-fits-all approach to target US Hispanics, says market researcher
Food manufacturers looking to target the rapidly growing US Hispanic market need to recognize its broad diversity, says a new report from market research organization SymphonyIRI.
Antimicrobial processing aids given study backing
Two pathogen-reducing technologies from Birko have received independent backing from an independent US university study, which the developers claim “gives users an increased level of trust in our products.”