New gum system promises further dairy innovation
A new natural gum system designed to achieve a thick, creamy taste and appearance could help dairy food makers avoid commodification.
Archives for October 13, 2005
AHPA nudges supplement-makers on allergen labeling
The American Herbal Products Association has issued a reminder to supplement makers whose products contain major food allergens that as of January 1 2006 they, like all food companies, must include specific warnings on their labeling.
Vitasti to tap functional water market
Vitasti is planning swift entry into the functional water market, thanks to a joint venture with an unnamed beverage manufacturer.
Malnutrition being ignored in drive to combat obesity
Malnutrition will affect growing numbers of Europeans as governments fail to tackle the problem, instead concentrating on obesity, warns a new charity.
Cognis boosts vitamin E range with non-GM oils
German specialty chemicals group Cognis is hoping to revive depressed sales of its natural vitamin E with a new range of non-GM oils for use in supplements and foods targeted at GM-wary consumers.
Niacin prices going up
Swiss chemicals group Lonza is increasing the prices of its niacin and niacinamide by between 10-12 per cent to absorb higher costs for raw materials, energy and transportation, it said yesterday.
Beta-carotene linked to lower deaths among elderly
Intake of beta-carotene from foods is inversely associated with lower mortality, including death from heart disease and cancer, in the elderly, shows a new study across different European populations.
Functional foods grab industry attention at Anuga
Functional foods are gaining a foothold in the mainstream food industry, it appeared at the Anuga exhibition in Cologne this week, where a symposium on market trends in the sector was hugely oversubscribed.
Cargill prepares for functional future of fruit juice
Cargill is broadening the remit of its Juice Beverage Applications business unit, offering its ingredients and product development expertise to a bigger customer base, including functional beverage makers.