Brazil to take action on chicken anti-dumping duty
Brazilian ministers have decided to press ahead with official objections to an anti-dumping duty on chicken exports introduced by South Africa.
Archives for June 27, 2012
On the road in China
The international language of (food ingredients) business? English…sorry, Mandarin
This week’s Food Ingredients Asia-China (FIC) expo in Shanghai had ‘Asia’ in its name but don’t be fooled by the moniker – this is very much a Chinese show (at least on the exhibitor side); and a vast one that demonstrates the variety, volume and sheer...
Kids' foods 'big growth opportunity for whole grains': ConAgra
The food industry is under pressure from all sides to improve the nutritional content of foods intended for children's consumption - and there are big opportunities for companies to get ahead of the curve, according to ConAgra Mills' director of...
Puratos strengthens Asian presence with new Chinese plant
Belgian bakery ingredients firm Puratos has a new manufacturing and innovation centre in China that will be dedicated to developing products for the local Asian taste requirements.
Bottled water blooms in India
India’s bottled water industry is poised for stark growth pushed by pure drinking water shortages and a rising awareness of water-related health issues, a new report said.
Food colourant exposure drops for Australian kids
Exposure to food colourings among Australian children has dropped over the last four years, according to a new report by Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ).
Two firms gain US salmonella testing certification
Two companies have achieved US certification for pathogen testing kits, which can be used to detect salmonella in meat products.
A picture worth a thousand calories? Fatty food images may trigger hunger
Looking at pictures of fattening foods can trigger reward and appetite centres of the brain – leading to increased hunger and a desire for food, say researchers.
New technology makes acoustic waves to boost beverage flavours in US patent win
The US Patent and Trademark Office has approved a new patent for a method that claims 'significant flavor enhancement' of beverages such as Perrier and wine in taste tests, when these products are exposed to acoustic waves from a transponder immersed in...
The private label dilemma: To be or not to be?
Suppliers that want to jump aboard the private label surge will face a fine balancing act of co-producing for the sector and branded goods, according to Rabobank.
Dispatches from IFT 2012 Las Vegas
IFT 2012 new product round-up: Sweeteners
A wealth of new sweetener blends are being showcased by exhibitors at IFT 2012 in Las Vegas, with a major focus on natural sources.
Open innovation: Unilever throws down gauntlet to suppliers on sodium reduction
Unilever has already reduced salt in many of its products by 25% but is looking for potential partners to help it reduce sodium by a further 15-20% ”without compromising the taste of our products”.
DISPATCHES FROM VITAFOODS EUROPE 2012
Ingredia takes chia to natural-focused China
China’s trend towards natural ingredients with health benefits should ensure the success of Ingredia’s chia product for bakery, the firm has said.