health
‘Super Broccoli’ rejuvenates metabolism
Eating ‘super broccoli’ three times a week can help to ‘re-tune’ metabolism, which could protect against age-related diseases such as obesity, Type II diabetes and cancer, according to new research. The super broccoli – known as Beneforté – was developed by scientists at John Innes Centre and Institute of Food Research (IFR) using conventional breeding […]
Air-dried kale snacks
Happy, a Somerset-based company, is launching healthy kale crisps that are not only 100% natural and raw, but also wheat, dairy, nut, gluten and GM free. There are currently two variants – barbeque and carob coconut – with additional flavours in the pipeline. Andrew Davis, a raw foodist and founder of Happy, comments, “Kale is […]
Oat beta-glucan wins award
DSM’s heart health ingredient OatWell oat beta-glucan has been named one of the most innovative products of the year at the Food Ingredients South America (FiSA) awards 2013. Beta-glucan, a soluble fibre found in oats, is a naturally-derived ingredient that is particularly well-known for its heart health benefits, and also helps to lower cholesterol and […]
Is it what is says on the tin?
Ahead of the EU Food Information Regulation that comes into effect in December 2014, Clare Wood, owner and founder of Technical Expectations and a member of IFST’s Food Law Group, explains exactly what content labels will require
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Technology enables crops to take nitrogen from the air
The University of Nottingham believes it has developed a major new technology that enables all of the world’s crops to take nitrogen from the air, rather than from expensive and environmentally-damaging fertilisers. Nitrogen fixation, the process by which nitrogen is converted to ammonia, is vital for plants to survive and grow. However, only a very […]
Antioxidants: from ingredient to functional food
The potential health benefits of ingredients with antioxidant properties have attracted the interest of the food industry in recent years. However, it remains a challenge to fully understand the actions of antioxidants in relation to health, and to gather robust evidence to support health claims. In addition to their health properties, antioxidants can also be […]
Preservation innovation extends beverage shelf life
Global life sciences company DSM has announced the launch of DelvoCid+, a preservation solution for beverages that helps to keep drinks fresh for longer whilst offering a clean taste and cost-efficiency. Applying the unique benefits of natamycin (the natural antifungal) to beverages, DelvoCid+ effectively eliminates the risk of yeast and mould growth in beverage processing. […]
Nestlé building factory for ready-to-drink beverages
Nestlé is building a new factory in Malaysia to meet growing domestic demand for its ready-to-drink beverages such as Nescafé, Milo, and Nestlé Low Fat Milk. The company is investing 150 million Malaysian Ringgit (about £31m) in the new facilities in the city of Shah Alam, which will create 160 new jobs when fully operational […]
Investment in ‘free from’ crucial for in-store bakeries
The UK bakery market – worth £11bn in 2012 – shows no sign of slowing its growth, despite challenges from wet weather and an increase in grain prices due to continental droughts. At the same time, the ‘free from’ sector is marching on, grabbing a £238m slice of the market last year thanks to increasing […]
Eat, drink and be wary
Last week, Food & Drink Technology reported that the UK Department of Health has introduced a new ‘traffic light’ food labelling system – a concept over a decade in the making. Early indications seemed positive, with the idea seemingly receiving universal approval; however, by virtue of some major players resisting participation, it’s become apparent that […]
Industrial bakery waste lowered by PowerBake
Seeking to answer a need among bakers plagued by excessively sticky wheat-mix dough and limited proofing stability, DuPont Nutrition & Health has launched PowerBake 9500, a new enzyme product that targets fewer breakdowns and less waste in industrial bakeries. The product offers improved efficiency due to a synergistic mix of a special cellulase blend and […]
New front-of-pack labelling system for UK foods
The government has announced that a new front-of-pack labelling system is to be implemented in the UK. Printed on the label is nutritional information detailing fat, saturates, sugars and salt levels – colour coded to indicate how low, medium or high they are – along with details pertaining to energy values and serving count. Whilst […]
New optical sorter for challenging food processing applications
The Bühler Group, a provider of optical sorting solutions, has introduced the Sortex A MultiVision, an advanced high-capacity optical sorter designed for challenging food processing applications. Equipped with custom-designed Multivision camera technology, it is designed to deliver exceptional yield through superior defect and foreign material detection. It functions in the most difficult of dry commodity […]
Flavoured milk to spur dairy industry growth
New research from Tetra Pak forecasts that flavoured milk consumption will grow at more than double the rate of white milk globally between 2012 and 2015. The second most widely consumed Liquid Dairy Product (LDP) after white milk, flavoured milk is forecast to increase by a compound annual rate (CAGR) of 4.1% between the three […]