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China and India see rise in demand for kosher certs
14-Nov-2007 - Given that Judaism is far from prevalent in either China or India, it may come as a surprise that these are the largest growth areas for kosher certifiers.
Cloned foods approach shelves, opposition increases
14-Nov-2007 - Foods from cloned animals could enter the US food supply by the end of the year, despite calls for further review of the long-term risks of such products.
Cognis launches whipping agent for light foods
13-Nov-2007 - A new whipping agent from Cognis targets aerated food products, such as mousses and spreads, as need for high volume foods increases in step with foodservice growth.
Enzymatic process yields creaminess enhancer
13-Nov-2007 - Starch player Avebe launches novel based potato starch and creaminess enhancer for range of food applications.
Pea protein poised as soy alternative
13-Nov-2007 - Food and beverage makers can benefit from the nutritional profile and positive clean label message behind pea protein extracted by a clean water process, claims Roquette.
CNI brings healthy fibre to food makers
13-Nov-2007 - Colloides Naturels International targets natural market demand with a combination of a wheat fibre and an acacia gum fibre that provides non-soluble and soluble fibre for a wide variety of food applications.
Ingredients innovations provide new routes for beverages
13-Nov-2007 - Henry Dixon, commercial director at BDB, underlines the challenge of taste, texture and affordability in the formulation of health and wellness products.
Adaptable natural concepts target geographic taste profiles
13-Nov-2007 - WILD managing director Hans-Peter Voss explains how decades of experience in natural ingredients enables the firm to create targeted market solutions for beverage makers.
Health and wellness drives stabilisation solutions from CP Kelco
13-Nov-2007 - CP Kelco reacts to changes in the market with a range of solutions for the solubility and stabilisation for health-orientated functional ingredients.
Organic becomes mainstream, says Mintel
13-Nov-2007 - The organic food market in the US has received a strong push from recent health and food safety concerns, according to a new report by Mintel.
Falling soy sales call for awareness efforts, Mintel
13-Nov-2007 - A significant number of American consumers have never thought of buying soy products, suggesting there is space for a major awareness campaign to help boost flagging sales, says Mintel.
Monsanto expects profits to double by 2012
13-Nov-2007 - Biotechnology giant Monsanto has said it expects to double its profit over the next five years, on the back of the firm's hopes for new platforms it plans to implement.
China food safety event targets global collaboration
13-Nov-2007 - Food safety will be the focus of a forum set to take place in China later this month, which will aim to coordinate global safety efforts and improve international trade.
Whole grains event highlights growing awareness
12-Nov-2007 - Whole grains were in the spotlight last week, as food industry executives, scientists and health professionals gathered in Kansas City to examine the growth and the potential of the healthy grains.
Consumers look to heal through functional foods
12-Nov-2007 - US consumers are increasingly consuming functional products with the intention of preventing or treating disease, the Natural Marketing Institute's (NMI) Steve French told SupplySide West attendees last week.
Chiquita confident despite profit fall
12-Nov-2007 - Struggling banana supplier Chiquita again saw profits plunge in its latest quarter, although a modest improvement from last year has prompted the firm to remain upbeat.
Purac tackles acrylamide and flavour with calcium salts
09-Nov-2007 - New business strategy at Purac pushes preservation, fortification and flavouring.
Barry Callebaut launches probiotic chocolate
09-Nov-2007 - Barry Callebaut announces the roll-out of probiotic chocolate to meet consumer demand for health and wellness foods.
Improved taste for healthier chocolate formulations, claims Cargill
09-Nov-2007 - Taste is a key challenge for makers of healthier chocolate: Henry Hussell, head of marketing at Cargill Sweetness, takes us through some of their solutions.
Shelf life of food extended to 21 weeks, claims manufacturer
09-Nov-2007 - France-based Rosas claims it has patented technology that can extend the shelf life of food from 21 days to 21 weeks whilst saving on packaging materials.
Mastertaste launches novel nutrient-rich flavor
09-Nov-2007 - New Jersey-based Mastertaste used SupplySide West to formally launch its new NutraFlavor range, designed to provide intense fruit flavor and pack a nutrient-rich punch.
Tate & Lyle platforms target re-formulation issues
08-Nov-2007 - Texture, taste and nutrition are pivotal to Tate & Lyle's Rebalance and Enrich platforms.
DSM launches new ingredient for glucose control
08-Nov-2007 - DSM announces the roll-out of InsuVital, a new ingredient that actively attacks glucose peaks after meals.
Dohler taps into superfruits trend
08-Nov-2007 - Herald Krug, head of ingredient systems at Dohler, delves into health claims, research and the role of superfruits in health and wellness.
Cargill rises to the natural flavour taste challenge
08-Nov-2007 - Taste remains a challenge in health and wellness products. Henk Welten, global strategic categories leader at Cargill Flavour Systems, takes us through some solutions.
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