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Lindt & Sprungli USA partners with Culinary Institute of America
Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprungli USA has partnered with the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) to collaborate on chocolate innovation, sponsoring education sessions, donating chocolate, and launching a student scholarship...
Polyphenol-rich olive oil blazes trail in functional foods market with OxLDL cardio health message
The creators of OliveHeart, a novel polyphenol-rich extra virgin olive oil claimed to help reduce oxidized LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol - a key risk factor for atherosclerosis - are promising to...
Viral 'Coca-Cola Bag' video spoof dupes world media
A hoax video claiming that the Coca-Cola Company planned to launch a 'Coca-Cola Bag' worldwide has duped the world media, leading the company to rush out a statement yesterday clarifying...
Kraft seeks ‘radical and inventive’ solution to environmentally-friendly gum base challenge
Kraft Foods is inviting potential partners to pitch “ingredients, formulations or technologies" that could help it create an environmentally-friendly chewing gum base that will degrade after disposal.
Mintel: stevia-containing products show “significant uplift” in number
The number of new products sweetened with stevia extracts in the EU shows a “significant uplift” on last year according to David Jago, Mintel director of innovation and insight.
Novel plant source of omega-3s DHA and EPA should be commercialized by 2020, says Cargill
A completely new source of the coveted long chain omega-3s EPA and DHA should be commercialized by the end of the decade thanks to a multi-million-dollar tie up between ingredient...
PepsiCo and Müller JV yogurts to enter booming US market
Müller Quaker Dairy – the joint venture between PepsiCo and German firm Müller – has set its sights on the booming US yogurt market through the launch of three products never...
ConAgra introduces wholegrain white flour with stronger gluten for reduced-cost baking
ConAgra Mills has introduced a new wholegrain white flour that reduces added gluten requirements, is more absorbent, and has high mix tolerance, thereby cutting costs for bakers, the company claims.
How is industry responding to demand for allergen-free foods?
The range of 'free from' foods available on supermarket shelves has skyrocketed in recent years, alongside increasing incidence and diagnosis of food allergies and intolerance. In this video interview, COO...
‘Natural yogurt liqueurs’ hold Western promise as cream-based options curdle - analyst
With western market sales of cream-based liqueurs turning sour, natural yogurt liqueurs could be one way for brandowners to stem the tide, according to Euromonitor International.
Cancer group urges comprehensive study of sugary drinks’ association with obesity
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has urged the US Surgeon General to carry out a comprehensive study of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption’s potential impact on public health....
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Hormel teams up with Virun to offer solution for shelf-stable omega-3 beverages - minus the preservatives…
The specialty products division at Hormel Foods has struck a deal with biotech firm Virun to offer water soluble, clear and shelf stable omega-3 EPA and DHA concentrates that enable...
New rice fiber adds fiber without bulk or taste issues, claims SunOpta
Canadian natural and organics group SunOpta has introduced a new rice fiber ingredient made from rice hulls, which the company says allows formulators to add clean label fiber without the...
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Cargill claims rising sunflower lecithin demand from chocolatiers
Demand is rising for alternative chocolate emulsifier sunflower lecithin, according to ingredients supplier Cargill.
New ‘drop-in’ sweetener system creates sugar-like taste across categories, claims Nutrinova
Nutrinova has introduced a new ‘drop-in’ sweetener system for reduced sugar and sugar-free beverages and dairy, which aims to closely emulate the taste of full-calorie sweetener systems and simplify product...
Inspiring the YouTube generation of R&D professionals
Ingredient distributor Univar is looking to connect with the new generation of R&D professionals in new ways - and is inspiring novel formats for traditional favorites in the process....
Kraft’s gay pride Oreo connects well with ‘neglected rainbow market’, says expert
Kraft displayed a clever piece of targeted marketing in its Facebook upload of an Oreo cookie with rainbow-coloured filling on Gay Pride day, according to an industry expert.
Consumers reject ‘weight management’ for more positive messages: Mintel
Consumers are shifting toward positive messages of overall ‘health management’ and away from more negative associations of weight management, according to a presentation by trend experts at market research organization...
Gluten-free: Room for education and innovation
The snowballing gluten-free trend holds extensive opportunities for ingredients firms but education and innovation is needed to secure the future of this segment, an industry expert has said.
TIC Gums tackles texture in reduced sugar foods and beverages
TIC Gums has released a range of new ingredients to tackle common product development problems in formulating reduced sugar and sugar-free foods and beverages.
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Natural reds bound for larger distribution
California-based San Joaquin Valley Concentrates aims to boost its range of crystalline natural red colours, which it has developed in the US, in the global market.
Tackling childhood obesity: What role should industry take?
The food industry could play an important role in fighting childhood obesity and improving children’s nutrition, according to a panel of experts speaking at IFT last week.
Texture is 'every bit as important as flavor' in new product development
New product developers need to be aware that texture has a strong impact on how flavor is perceived and should be considered at the beginning of the NPD process, according...
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Kraft wins innovation award for Trident Layers
Kraft Foods has bagged an innovation award from market analysts Nielsen for its Trident Layers gum brand.
June in pictures: Soda wars, ethical sourcing, open innovation and the rise and rise of gluten-free
With the row over Mayor Bloomberg’s soda ban intensifying, major investments in innovation from Tate & Lyle and BASF, business updates from Sara Lee and Kraft and the passing of...
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