Ingredients firm Cargill yesterday announced the construction of
its first ever sugar refinery in the US, as part of the company's
plans to provide all possible sweeteners or sugars to the food
industry.
Specialty ingredients supplier Glanbia Nutritionals has launched
its first omega-3 ingredients in Europe in a move that will see it
target functional foods and beverages.
Puratos and Novozymes have teamed up to develop a bio-solution to
help industrial cake manufacturers increase the softness and
freshness of their products, the companies have announced.
A flow wrap packaging technology can allow cheese processors to
package a variety of different goods with Modified Atmosphere
Packaging (MAP) on a single line, according to its manufacturer.
Packaging supplier Ileos STV (Seufert Transparente Verpackungen)
says that its new plastic click-top box provides confectioners with
the transparency required to showcase their products and set them
apart from the competition.
It is hard for food companies not to get drawn into the temptation of using attractive label claims that may be shrouded by a veil of doubt. But the real risk comes when the 'if you don't know, don't ask' question is finally answered.
Wine lees, the sediment left in the bottom of the barrel after
winemaking, could boost the antioxidant profile of ice cream and
slow the melting time of ice cream, suggests a new study from
Taiwan.
Government officials, nutritionists and consumer groups will next
week examine the state food labeling and marketing as part of
efforts to reduce childhood obesity globally.
Feta cheese made from raw milk in Greece may hold secrets that
could lead to new methods for battling food poisoning bacteria like
Listeria, researchers at the University of Lincoln said yesterday.
Cosun is expecting its recent acquisition of CSM Suiker to prop up
its margins somewhat in the coming year, as conditions remain tough
for the European sugar industry.
PakSense's temperature monitoring labels for fresh food products in
transit are now easier to order and are delivered to customers more
quickly, according to the company.
Tate & Lyle is expecting to report £11m less profit that
predicted for the year ended March 31, as a result of unfavourable
exchange rates against the US dollar, but is still expecting to
maintain levels seen in the first half.
In recent confectionery news, ADM reshuffles its management team,
Hershey launches a new premium line to try and boost its US market
share, and Sweet China reports a quarterly profit loss.
Using stabilised rice bran (SRB) in battered and fried products in
place of wheat flour cuts fat, calories, sodium content and cost,
according to new research.
New re-sealable packaging for beverages, designed as a
hybrid between a bottle, can and pouch, offers
processors both environmental and convenience benefits for their
products, according to its manufacturer.
