Fresh, filled and free-from: General Mills seeks patent on gluten-free pastas
General Mills is seeking to patent a way to make gluten-free and reduced-gluten fresh, filled pastas such as ravioli without any breakages or tears during processing.
Archives for November 13, 2017
Euromonitor on US retail sales of packaged food in 2017: ‘Growth has been pretty anemic’
US retail sales* of packaged foods are estimated to increase by an “anemic” 1.2% in 2017, predict analysts at market research provider, Euromonitor International. FoodNavigator-USA caught up with Jared Koerten, lead analyst, and Dewey Warner, research...
Goodbye NuVal… and good riddance?
The NuVal shelf tag program – which assigned products a score of 1-100 based on their nutritional value – has been phased out. Good riddance, or do we need a system that attempts to provides consumers with at-a-glance information that helps them rapidly...
Where next for natural sweeteners? In conversation with Layn USA
Monk fruit is still more expensive than stevia, but significant progress is being made on tackling the pricing and regulatory issues that have historically held the market back, says Layn Corp, a leading supplier of monk fruit and stevia based natural...
Nestlé, General Mills call for ‘global guidance’ on whole grain consumption
Consumers don’t know how much whole grain they should eat each day or where to find it, new research commissioned by Cereal Partners Worldwide (CPW), the joint venture between Nestlé and General Mills, reveals. The group believes that global guidance...
Choose floral, botanical and exotic fruit for 'unexpected' flavour
Floral flavours and little-known exotic fruits, such as the Mexican cucamelon, are "on trend" flavours and will allow manufacturers to create “unexpected” taste profiles, says Sensient.
Russians rejoice as Saudi opens meat trade
Saudi Arabia has opened its market to Russian poultry, beef and lamb, according to Russia’s veterinary body Rosselkhoznadzor.
BRF curbs spend amid economic crisis
One the world’s largest meatpackers, BRF, has cut its investment spend as its home country, Brazil, slowly recovers from a two-year economic recession.
TPP deal reached despite Canadian clamour
An agreement has been stuck by 11 countries to revive the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal after US withdrawal earlier this year.
Women-only meat snack lands in Poland
Feeling guilty about that extra piece of cake? Don’t. A polish meat processor has launched a “no remorse” meat snack targeted exclusively at women.
Fructan responsible for symptoms in the gluten-intolerant, study claims
Norwegian researchers have suggested that fructans are responsible for the gastrointestinal upset that occurs in people with non-coeliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS).
FoodSolutionsTeam targets food waste with sustainable fibre
FoodSolutionsTeam (FST) hopes its sustainable KaroPRO Carrot Fibre will help tackle waste in the food industry.
Finlays: Combining heritage and innovation to create novel tea and coffee product ideas
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FTIR systems meet small lab space and ease of use demand - Shimadzu
Shimadzu has released two Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrophotometers to respond to the increasing demand of small lab spaces and ease of use.
Organic industry fights back against USDA delay of animal welfare rule
Against the vast majority of stakeholders’ wishes, the US Department of Agriculture once again is delaying the widely supported Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices because the department believes the final rule oversteps Congress’ mandate ‘for the...
High increases in organic production signals a maturing of the American market
Double digit increases in the US acreage for organic grains – and in soy and corn in particular – signal the industry is maturing and America soon could be able to rely on domestic production to meet growing demand for organic products, according to a...
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Endress+Hauser boosts process analytical measurement portfolio
Endress+Hauser has acquired a manufacturer of inline spectrometers for monitoring quality-relevant process parameters.
Chobani expands Idaho yogurt plant with energy-efficient 70,000-square-foot facility
Chobani has broken ground on a 70,000-square-foot-facility at its Idaho plant that will house the company’s global research and development team as well as new amenities for its 1,000 employees.
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CCTV to become mandatory in English slaughterhouses
CCTV recording is to become mandatory in all slaughterhouses in England next year.
Most Australians don’t know safe cooking temperatures for high-risk foods - FSIC
Most Australians do not know the safe cooking temperatures for foods such as hamburgers, sausages and poultry, according to a Food Safety Information Council (FSIC) survey.
Mushrooms revealed as potent source of key antioxidants: Study
Mushrooms, particularly certain wild varieties, are abundant in glutathione and ergothoniene, important protectors against oxidative damage, according to recent research published in Food Chemistry.
Watch: Probiotics and diabetes — 'A fantastically exciting' area for research
Diabetes and other metabolic disorders are providing fertile ground for new probiotic research, says a DuPont expert who has highlighted new findings on supplementation and a reduced risk of gestational diabetes.
That's nuts! Peanut butter boosts vitamin A value of kale
The vitamin A value of hipster 'superfood' kale van be boosted by an unlikely addition — peanut butter.
DSM establishes Inner Mongolia hydrocolloid facility to meet Asian demand for healthier foods
DSM has set up its hydrocolloid business in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, which it believes is a strategic location for further growth.
New 3D food printing technology to solve personalised diet needs
Scientists in Israel say they have created a 'revolutionary concept' for the 3D printing of food based on a new raw material, Crystalline Nano Cellulose (CNC).
Dubai launches hint at Middle East’s growing clout for Tetra Pak
It is no coincidence that Tetra Pak has chosen the Middle East as its launch site for a trio of new products. Doing so reflects the relative importance of this previously unsophisticated market, which the company now brands as “dynamic” and sees as...
Asia will drive global organic growth over next decade: Indian industry pioneer
Asia is primed to drive the sales of global organic products between 2020-2030 as consumer understanding and government support grows, claims an industry pioneer in India.