Food safety
Appetite for snack foods soars
New product activity in the global snack foods industry is defying worldwide economic problems, according to a market research analyst. Launch numbers recorded by Innova Market Insights showed a strong double-digit increase last year, with savory and salty snacks accounting for just under two-thirds of the total, and snack nuts and seeds the remainder. Asia […]
‘Reassess scientific criteria before rejecting Article 13.1 claims’
The scientific methodology for the assessment of article 13.1 health claims in the European Union should be changed for the sake of innovation, say three European trade associations. In joint comments submitted at the end of January on the final three batch opinions from EFSA and the risk management decisions taken on the basis of […]
Good Whey to go
European whey manufacturer Volac has launched its own range of branded products. Trading under The Good Whey Company, Volac says it will be expanding understanding of the role of dietary protein in the maintenance of a lean body mass, and how this can help to maintain an active lifestyle. “Our consumer understanding is based on […]
Low-dust flour power unveiled
Kampffmeyer Food Innovation’s Tip-Top Ultra Clean is an enzymatically inactivated, low-dust release flour that can improve the processing of doughs by machine as well as by hand, says the firm. It also says that, thanks to the flour’s specific granulation, adhesion to machine components and work surfaces is considerably reduced. “Thermal treatment of the raw […]
Merry news for cherries
Growing awareness of the health benefits of cherries is putting them in the frame for ‘superfruit’ status, according to Innova Market Insights, as they are increasingly used in juices and juice drink blends. Although orange and apple still dominate globally, ahead of mango and grape, cherries featured in about seven per cent of the juice […]
Cargill expands sustainable cocoa scheme
Cargill’s cocoa & chocolate business – in cooperation with the Ghana Cocoa Board – is expanding its sustainable cocoa program with the launch of a four-year commitment to farmer training in Ghana. The training will be delivered in partnership with Ghanaian-licensed cocoa buying company Akuafo Adamfo and the non-governmental organization Solidaridad West Africa. The aim […]
Co-op Denmark switches to LCD shelf labels
ZBD says its electronic shelf labels have helped the Co-op in Denmark reduce costs and increase efficiency. Owned by FDB, a co-operative with more than 1.7 million members, Co-op Denmark operates several retail chains – including Kvickly, SuperBrugsen and Dagli’Brugsen – and says it decided to make the switch from paper to electronic shelf labels […]
‘Positive outlook’ for global packaged food market
The global packaged food market proved admirably resilient in 2011, despite persistent economic uncertainty, according to a new report. And while it remains to be seen how the market will fare in 2012, the outlook remains broadly positive, says Euromonitor report Opportunities and Challenges for Global Packaged Food in 2012. “From the supply side, food […]
Taking the heat out of chilli
Flavour firm Treatt has developed a new pepper ingredient to ‘enhance savoury flavours without adding the fiery sensation of chilli pepper’. Jalapeno Treattarome 9816 is a companion product to Habanero Treattarome 9815 but, like the natural fruit, it carries a greener, bell pepper-like note, differentiating it from the hot, tangy habanero chilli, says Treatt. “The […]
Seacatch nets a new freezing system
A flexible in-line freezing system from Starfrost has boosted business at a major UK seafood production facility. Seacatch provides various production services to the seafood industry, including product freezing, poaching, grading, glazing, bandsawing, packing and labelling, and handles around 100 metric tonnes of seafood products per week for suppliers and blue chip clients. Seacatch recently […]
FDF issues angry response to labelling vote
The European Parliament has blocked changes to labelling that would have allowed new ‘percentage less’ claims on nutrition content, such as sugar, salt and fat – with MPs saying the new labels could have confused or misled consumers. “I am pleased that the European Parliament has defended the interests of health-conscious consumers, who need to […]
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Bakery enzyme range uses its loaf
Industrial bread is taken to the next level of freshness with the launch of the broadest range of anti-staling enzymes on the European market, says manufacturer DuPont Nutrition & Health. PowerFresh bakery enzymes, which form part of the DuPont Danisco range of ingredients, have already gained a significant following on the North American market, says […]
US demand for alternative sweeteners set to soar
US demand for alternative sweeteners is expected to soar by 3.3 per cent by 2015 to £2.1 billion (€2.5bn), according to a new study, with gains led by continuing market penetration of relatively new entrants to the industry, including the stevia extract rebaudioside-A. The more mature segments of the market – high intensity sweeteners (such […]
Stratum and Phytonet join forces
Speciality and functional ingredients firm Stratum Nutrition has partnered exclusively with Phytonet to distribute its fibre, Artinia, and joint health ingredient Nem for selective Eastern European countries. “Phytonet is a respected company with strong knowledge in the food and supplements industry,” says Michael Faber, Stratum’s world area manager for Europe and Asia. “We are confident […]