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Organic agent to ferret out US supply
27-Jun-2008 - An organics company that links growers and food manufacturers has announced plans to expand its product range as it prepares to open new offices in 'carrot country'.
Cottage cheese cultures go full circle
26-Jun-2008 - The cottage cheese industry is turning back to direct vat cultures rather than the cheaper bulk starter method which replaced it as costs are reduced, according to Chr Hansen.
Decas brings high fiber superfruit to US market
26-Jun-2008 - Dried fruit supplier Decas Cranberry Products has added the uchuva fruit to its ingredient portfolio, which the firm says will provide food manufacturers with a new way to add fiber to their products.
Private label brands to offer premium consumer compromise
26-Jun-2008 - Private label food and drink brands will continue to grow as cash-strapped consumers' increasingly perceive the products as value for money, according to Datamonitor.
US Sugar to hand over land in historic Everglades deal
26-Jun-2008 - US Sugar has agreed to sign its own death warrant with a $7.5bn land deal that would see 187,000 acres of the Everglades restored to a conservation area - but put the agricultural firm out of business.
HFCS ad campaign accused of deception
25-Jun-2008 - A row has broken out over high fructose corn syrup after the Corn Refiners Association's attempts to boost the image of the sweetener attracted criticism.
New Promitor product adds to fiber-enriched options
25-Jun-2008 - Tate & Lyle has developed a new soluble corn fiber in its Promitor line, expanding the toolkit at manufacturers' disposal for easy formulation of products with added fiber.
Cargill launches xanthan gum made in China
24-Jun-2008 - Cargill has started production of two new xanthan gum products out of its facility in China, after implementing technology transfer from France and ensuring quality and safety standards meet requirements.
New sweetener to hit market hungry for alternatives
24-Jun-2008 - An ingredients company has developed a new natural sweetener that it claims tastes like cane sugar and is expected to rival products such as stevia.
News briefs: Salt reduction, Flower Foods merger and food prices
24-Jun-2008 - This week, the FSA holds an event focusing on salt-reduction initiative, Flower Foods announces its merger with Holsum Bakery, and the American Bakers Association addresses food prices.
Food safety guidelines can overwhelm processors, says group
23-Jun-2008 - Maintaining up-to-date knowledge on industry guidelines and developing a strong quality processing system add to the pressures faced by food processors in the current climate of high input costs, claim US food safety consultants.
Sweetener production stopped due to high costs
23-Jun-2008 - Danisco has stopped selling the sweetener alitame and has withdrawn its Food and Drug Administration (FDA) petition for it to be used in food in America, citing uneconomic production.
North America leads growth in digestive health
23-Jun-2008 - North America was the fastest growing market last year for foods and beverages targeting digestive health, according to data tracked by Mintel.
Bunge buys into sweeteners with Corn Products acquisition
23-Jun-2008 - Bunge has announced the signature of a definitive agreement to acquire Corn Products International for around $4.8bn, a major deal that plunges it into the high-potential sweeteners market.
Midwest corn growers upbeat after floods
20-Jun-2008 - Corn growers in the US have begun replanting crops after record floods threatened this year's harvest in the Midwest and forced food plants to close.
Tea to flavor food products
20-Jun-2008 - A flavor company has launched a new range of tea-inspired products which it hopes will be used in foods, not just beverages.
New sea salt with a larger pinch
19-Jun-2008 - Cargill has launched a new sea salt with larger crystals the size of peppercorns, which can be seen when mixed with other seasoning and can give food an added crunch.
News briefs: Diageo vs. California, exploding kegs and InBev
19-Jun-2008 - This week, Diageo heads to the court over new taxing measures in California, a major US roadway is closed over beer-induced chaos and InBev expresses its concerns to potential takeover target Anheuseur-Busch.
Egg substitute launched as prices skyrocket
18-Jun-2008 - Advanced Food Systems has launched a range of new egg replacement ingredients which it claims will help food manufacturers reduce the cost of using whole eggs.
'Greener' sucralose processing could enter market
18-Jun-2008 - Lexington Pharmaceutical is seeking global manufacturing partners for its innovative sucralose process, which it claims is greener than methods used by leading competitors.
Innovation required to milk sheep and camel dairy potential
18-Jun-2008 - Milk derived from sheep, buffalo and even camels could open up promising new avenues for dairy processors, providing that innovation and investment is made to squeeze their potential.
Gelita innovation meets health and convenience demand
17-Jun-2008 - International gelatin specialist Gelita has launched two new products that incorporate the themes driving its innovation strategy - health and wellness, and convenience.
Consumer group calls for global safety rethink
17-Jun-2008 - The consolidation of food safety systems into a form of "one-size-fits-all" regulation may undermine hygienic manufacturing, warns consumer rights group Food and Water Watch.
Fuel producers become food producers
17-Jun-2008 - A new production process that makes the most of every scrap of corn in the face of rising prices could turn biofuel producers into food producers within two years, says its developer.
Chr Hansen to launch next generation cheese coagulant
16-Jun-2008 - Denmark's Chr Hansen is set to launch a second-generation Fermentation Produced Chymosin (FPC) for the cheese market, promising cost-efficiency and better process control.
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