Oils
ADM and Aston Foods announce new Russian venture
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) and Russia-based Aston Foods have launched a 50-50 joint venture to provide sweeteners and starches to customers in Russia.
WHO reveals REPLACE action package
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a step-by-step guide, REPLACE, for the elimination of industrially-produced trans-fatty acids from the global food supply.
April 2018
Fats & oils, Inspection & detection, Pumps, valves & hoses, PET packaging, Foodex preview.
EHL Ingredients foretells top foods for 2018
EHL Ingredients predicts that vegan and gluten-free food ingredients are set to dominate menus and supermarket shelves in 2018 as consumers diversify their eating habits to suit modern lifestyles, diets and fitness, and healthy eating trends.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Anuga FoodTec to set new exhibitor record in 2018
Anuga FoodTec, international supplier fair for the food and beverage industry, is opening its doors from 20 to 23 March 2018.
Mintel says Brits are cutting down on yellow fats and edible oils
New research from Mintel reveals that over three in five (62%) Brits who buy butter, spread, oil and fat say they are frying less food at home now compared to a few years ago, while 43% say they are buying fewer bread products and 42% say they are baking less at home.
IOI to launch ‘breakthrough’ in healthier filled chocolate
IOI Loders Croklaan Europe is to launch a chocolate filling fat that reduces saturated fatty acid (SAFA) content by 30%, while maintaining texture stability and a cool-melting effect, later this month.
EHL Ingredients takes stock of gluten-free foods
EHL Ingredients has expanded its range of certified gluten-free herbs and spices in response to increasing consumer demand for free from food products.
High speed oil
In Hungary, one of Europe’s fastest bottling lines for edible oil has recently gone into operation.
FDF Awards 2017 shortlist announced
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has announced the shortlist for the Food and Drink Federation Awards 2017.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
Tomra fights aflatoxin threat to food manufacturers
As a global pioneer in sensor-based sorting, Tomra has collaborated with food manufacturers and processors to eliminate the threat of aflatoxin from the food manufacturing process.
May 2017
Fats & oils Inspection & detection Conveying Adhesives
Price rises and private label drive up sales of olive oil
The success of private label and the impact of price increases across European countries is driving up value sales of olive oil, according to the latest figures from IRI.
Shelf life extenders
Arjuna Natural Extracts has launched X-tend, its natural preservatives range that keeps food fresh and increases shelf life.