Business

22-Feb-2008 - The Food and Drug Administration is considering whether to remove salt from the list of foods it categorizes as "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS), but taking salt out of food is not as easy as it might seem, ingredients firm DSM told FoodNavigator-USA.com.

Kerry gets 'closer to source' with organic oils partnership

22-Feb-2008 - Ingredients firm Kerry has clinched a new long-term supply partnership with Dierbergers Oleos Essencias, a Brazilian producer of organic fragrances, flavors and ingredients.

New cranberry protein looks to compete with soy, whey

22-Feb-2008 - A new cranberry protein powder can allow food and drink companies to add protein to their products without turning to the usual dairy or soy sources, says its manufacturer.

US agricultural exports predicted to rise

22-Feb-2008 - High raw material and energy prices, a continuing weak dollar, and growing global demand for food will push up agricultural exports, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Industry to examine DHA-EPA opportunities

21-Feb-2008 - DHA and EPA omega-3 will be the focus of two events to be held next month, which will aim to provide food and supplement makers with key issues affecting the industry.

ConAgra launches 'easier' version of MyPyramid nutrition labeling scheme

21-Feb-2008 - Food company ConAgra has decided to launch its own nutrition labeling system in a bid to make it easier for consumers to get useful advice about the food they eat.

Rating system will help consumers pick nutrient-rich food

20-Feb-2008 - The use of independent nutrition rating systems being rolled out in scores of US grocery stores has been welcomed by the industry.

Bee decline drives concern for ingredient supply

20-Feb-2008 - A worrying decline in the US bee population over the last few years could have a major impact on companies who rely on honey bees to pollinate plants that are widely used as ingredients.

SunOpta investors file lawsuits over 'misleading performance'

20-Feb-2008 - Natural food group SunOpta is facing class action law suits alleging overstated earnings and lack of internal financial controls.

D.D. Williamson, ColorMaker develop natural blue

20-Feb-2008 - A blue colorant developed by ColorMaker in partnership with D.D. Williamson is designed to provide a shelf-stable natural blue hue at a low pH for increased flexibility.

Health and wellness opens doors for hydrocolloids

19-Feb-2008 - The increasing demand for healthy, low-fat products has provided new innovation opportunities for manufacturers of hydrocolloids.

Takasago to step up savory flavor development

19-Feb-2008 - Takasago USA has big plans for developing its savory flavors business following a major new investment at its plant in Rockleigh, New Jersey.

Industry concerns follow massive US beef recall

19-Feb-2008 - The largest meat recall in US history has reignited fears that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is not taking adequate measures to ensure the safety of the nation's meat supply.

Weekly comment

Making a meal out of saturated fat

18-Feb-2008 - The food industry across Europe needs to make a big effort to reduce saturated fat in food regardless of whether national agencies set targets - and it should not wait around for governments to do all the awareness-raising with its consumers.

Frontier launches premium vanilla flavors

18-Feb-2008 - Tapping into the growing trend towards premium, natural vanillas, Frontier Natural Products Co-op has launched three new vanillas ideal for bakery.

USDA promotes hi-tech approach to healthy eating message

18-Feb-2008 - Food companies and consumer electronics firms are being encouraged to join forces to help promote the government's healthy eating message.

Rising mood food segment led by chocolate, analysts said

18-Feb-2008 - Chocolate has come out on top as the star of the emerging mood food category - but its future maybe under threat if companies fail to win health claims for their products.

Givaudan off-loads St Louis ingredient facility to PCI

15-Feb-2008 - Fragrance and flavors player Givaudan has announced the sale of its St Louis based food ingredient business and manufacturing facility, as the company continues product streamlining.

Leatherhead targets saturated fat reduction in bakery

15-Feb-2008 - Leatherhead Food International is conducting research into how to reduce saturated fat levels in bakery products, initially in short crust pastry, to help its members take action to help meet FSA targets.

Cost and innovation drive US packaging dominance

15-Feb-2008 - The US will continue to dominate international packaging machinery sales due to the perceived technological benefits of its products and a favorable exchange rate, a new report has said.

AFS replacers can cut salt by up to 50 percent

15-Feb-2008 - Advanced Food Systems (AFS) has said it has developed a way of reducing sodium in food products by as much as 50 percent without affecting the flavor.

Valentine's attracts unusual chocolate choices

14-Feb-2008 - While chocolate has always been a favourite for the Valentine's Day holiday, functional and unusual chocolate ingredients will dominate sales across the US this year, according to the National Confectioners Association (NCA).

Coca-Cola profits from still and carbonated boost

14-Feb-2008 - Coca-Cola posted a 20 per cent improvement in operating revenues, amounting to $28.8bn during the full fiscal year as the company harnessed its international presence to drive growth in both its carbonated and non-carbonated brands.