The company announced the creation of Beneo, Inc at the IFT expo in Chicago on Sunday, a move that brings Beneo-Orafti, Beneo-Palatinit and Beneo-Remy together under one umbrella.
North American cocoa bean grind in the second quarter of 2010 again showed double digit gains from the same quarter a year ago, according to data from the US National Confectioners Association (NCA).
The nation's largest food ingredients event opens its doors to industry on Saturday, with special areas of focus at the IFT Expo this year including taste modification, ingredients for functional foods, reducing formulation costs, weight management...
A US seafood processing company is facing fines totalling US$279,000 after being accused by federal authorities of flouting more than a dozen health and safety regulations.
In an interview with FoodNavigator-USA.com, Dr. Luke Zhang explains why he thinks the future looks sweet for stevia - and for his company, GLG Life Tech, one of the world's major stevia suppliers.
Dow Wolff Cellulosics has this month increased prices across its food ingredients portfolio, adding its name to the growing list of ingredient firms passing on increased costs for emulsifier products.
Nestlé was not dealt a financial penalty in its settlement this week with the Federal Trade Commission over immunity health claims being made for some of its probiotic products, but a class action is possible, says a food attorney.
The food and beverage industry is beginning to emerge from recession, with two-thirds of executives saying they are seeing better revenues and profits compared to the same period last year, according to a new survey.
Stevia supplier GLG Life Tech has signed a five-year deal with Sugar Australia for distribution and marketing of its stevia-derived sweeteners for the Australian and New Zealand food and beverage markets.
Dutch scientists have developed a new methodology to mimic the actions of the tongue, which could enhance the formulation of low-fat versions with the texture of their high-fat originals.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should receive full powers immediately to recall food when it threatens health and safety, according to 80 percent of respondents in a telephone survey conducted by Consumers Union Poll.
Consumer packaged goods companies need to change tactics as America emerges from recession, say the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC). Brand divestment and cost-cutting is out, innovation and targeting niche markets...
New product development and reformulation of Kellogg’s existing offering will be the focus of new R&D collaborative project between Ajinomoto and Kellogg’s.
Manipulating our preconceptions on how filling we think food will be before we eat it may offer an interesting avenue in weight control, indicate new findings from the UK.
Better thickening, gelling and film-forming properties than other starches thanks to a high amylose content are the benefits claimed for the native pea starch from food ingredients company American Key Products.
CP Kelco is raising prices for its entire ingredient portfolio by up to 10 percent, a move the company says is necessary due to the higher marketplace demand putting a squeeze on supplies.
Taking whey proteins down to the nano-scale may boost their stability to heat as well as help produce clear whey beverages, suggest new developments from the University of Tennessee.
Cargill has announced a new partnership with the World Wildlife Fund-US (WWF) to assess its Indonesian palm oil suppliers on the back of continued concern about palm oil sustainability.
Needs improvement, is the verdict of trade organization Council for Responsible Nutrition on the draft report of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Committee (DGAC).
American children now see less TV advertising for confectionery products, but more for fast food, according to a new study that recommends continued monitoring of marketing practices and food company pledges.
President Obama has said that passing the Food Safety Modernization Act would provide government with the tools it needs to better ensure food safety, as long-awaited discussion began in the Senate this week.
Desensitising those with peanut allergies is still not a viable treatment – although it could be in the future, according to a new paper published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
The US seafood industry is preparing to avoid “a second gulf disaster” by persuading Americans that seafood in general, and supplies from the Gulf of Mexico in particular, are safe to eat, according to the trade organization National Fisheries Institute...
Food encapsulation enjoyed a level of protection in the recession due to their use in the high-growth functional and healthy food sector, claims a new market report that predicts a market value of 39$bn by 2015.
CP Kelco has announced that it is injecting $8m investment into its pectin plant in Skensved, Denmark to meet growing demand for its amidated pectin for use in low-sugar and sugar-free products.
Cocoa flavanols could improve poor blood vessel function in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), according to research by a team of researchers, including scientists from confectionery maker, Mars Inc.
Mars-owned Wrigley will pay consumers up to $7m after settling a class action that challenged its right to claim its Eclipse gum was, "scientifically proven to help kill the germs that cause bad breath".
Modified starch from beans may improve the quality of fresh gluten-free bread, suggests new European research that promises improvements for products known for their crumbly texture.
Seasonings and flavorings firm McCormick has signed an agreement to purchase a 26 percent share in Eastern Condiments Private Limited, an India-based spice and seasoning business, the company has said.
The US Department of Agriculture’s Office of Food Safety (OFS) has said it is seeking comments on the standards-setting activities of the Codex Alimentarius Commission.
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AB Enzymes has entered a partnership with The Ingredients Company for sole distribution of its baking enzymes in the United States and Canada in order to strengthen its presence in the region.
US group Sara Lee has announced the sale of its air care business Ambi Pur to Procter & Gamble as it looks to consolidate itself as a top international food and beverage player.
Our understanding of the stability of emulsions may leap forward as UK scientists report the use of an atomic technique to probe the interactions of pectin.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) called for a ban on food colorings last week – but food industry experts insist there is overwhelming evidence of their safety.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has added its voice to the debate on soda tax and the prevalence of overweight and obesity, saying that a 20 percent price increase would make a significant difference.
Here’s a radical thought for the marketers - the benefits of antioxidants may not be related to antioxidant activity. Last week’s NutraIngredients Antioxidants Conference suggested some tough choices are ahead.
Redpoint Bio has signed a 5 year exclusive license with IFF for the further development and commercialisation of its Reb C sweetness enhancer, which could enable the development of lower calorie foods for children.
Barbecues may see a healthier sausage this summer as Spanish scientists show that pork fat may be replaced by emulsified olive oil without changing the taste of the hot dog.
Acrylamide reductions in bread of up to 90 per cent have been claimed in initial test results announced this week for a proprietary yeast product from Phyterra Yeast, a division of Canadian firm, Functional Technologies Corporation.
