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Treatt aims for full-flavoured jalapeno distillate, without the bite

Kacey.CULLINEY@wrbm.com (Kacey CULLINEY) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:34:12 +0100

Demand for increased taste, odour and aroma without the heat has driven the development of a savoury jalapeno flavour application that can be used in sauces, dips and beverages.

Consumer groups petition FDA to assess GE salmon as food additive

Caroline.SCOTT-THOMAS@wrbm.com (Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:55:45 +0100

Consumer groups have petitioned the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to alter the process by which it assesses the safety of AquaBounty’s fast-growing genetically engineered (GE) salmon.

IFF profits slump 56% on ‘unprecedented’ raw material costs

Caroline.SCOTT-THOMAS@wrbm.com (Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:59:14 +0100

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) saw net profits slump 56% in the fourth quarter due to one-off costs and ongoing high raw material prices, but adjusted results were largely in line with analysts’ expectations.

Q4 net profit soars 83% at Corn Products International

Caroline.SCOTT-THOMAS@wrbm.com (Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:26:23 +0100

Net profit soared 83% at Corn Products International in the fourth quarter of 2011 on the back of higher sales, increased prices, and a one-off accounting gain, the company said Thursday.

One step microcapsules will provide new opportunities and benefits for industry, say researchers

Nathan.GRAY@wrbm.com (Nathan GRAY) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:34:05 +0100

An innovative new technology platform could provide manufacturers and food formulators with greater control and speed when producing encapsulated ingredients such as flavours and bioactive ingredients, say its developers.

Bread contributes most sodium to US diets, finds CDC

Caroline.SCOTT-THOMAS@wrbm.com (Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:36:21 +0100

Nine out of ten Americans eat too much sodium, and bread and rolls are the biggest problem, rather than salty snacks, according to the latest Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Pringles deal ‘dead’: Diamond Foods ditches top brass over shady walnut accounts

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:30:44 +0100

Diamond Foods has removed both its CEO and chief financial officer (CFO) over improper accounting on walnut payments rendering its move for Pringles over, according to market analysts

PepsiCo to cut 8,700 jobs as part of growth strategy

Caroline.SCOTT-THOMAS@wrbm.com (Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:34:09 +0100

PepsiCo plans to cut 8,700 jobs, with a particular focus on North America, as part of a wider strategy to drive growth, the company said on Thursday.

'It shouldn't all boil down to yield,' says food systems activist in call to action

Jane.BYRNE@wrbm.com (Jane BYRNE) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:36:10 +0100

How to tackle obesity and hunger remains a two-pronged challenge for the agri-food industry, but increasing crop yield is not the answer - instead the focus should be on boosting the nutritional value of crops, claims a sustainable food systems activist.

Revolymer enters 450 retail chains in US with degradable gum

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:08:09 +0100

UK-based firm Revolymer has secured distribution agreements with 450 retail chains in the US for its degradable chewing gum Rev7.

Efforts to reduce trans fats are working, study suggests

Caroline.SCOTT-THOMAS@wrbm.com (Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:22:01 +0100

Trans fat consumption among US adults has fallen 58% over the past decade, coinciding with regional bans and federal government regulation requiring labeling of artificial trans fats, according to a research letter published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

How does Walmart’s new logo fit with other front-of-pack claims?

Caroline.SCOTT-THOMAS@wrbm.com (Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:13:02 +0100

Walmart’s new front-of-pack label might have stricter nutrition criteria than many others currently in use, but how does it fit in with other logos in the grocery store?

Pineapple ‘waste’ could provide bromelain extract for ingredient use

Nathan.GRAY@wrbm.com (Nathan GRAY) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:10:30 +0100

Waste from pineapple processing could provide a range of value added ingredients for the food industry, including a new source of the enzyme bromelain, say researchers.

Refrigerated dough fuels growth for Ralcorp

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:52:40 +0100

US-based cereal and snacks firm Ralcorp has recorded improved sales driven by refrigerated dough operations in its first quarter (Q1) results.

Ashland says new cellulose gums could provide guar gum alternatives

Caroline.SCOTT-THOMAS@wrbm.com (Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:08:04 +0100

Ashland Specialty Ingredients has introduced two new cellulose gum products to provide alternatives to guar gum, for which the food industry has seen tight supply and higher prices since late 2010.

Sugar industry claims corn refining companies are ‘running away’ from false advertising charges

Caroline.SCOTT-THOMAS@wrbm.com (Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:32:19 +0100

Attorneys for the Sugar Association have accused individual member companies of the Corn Refiners Association (CRA) of running away from charges of false advertising, in papers filed in a federal court.

Non-GMO Verified sales hit $1bn

Caroline.SCOTT-THOMAS@wrbm.com (Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:37:14 +0100

Non-GMO Project Verified has become the fastest growing food eco-label in North America, as sales of certified products hit $1bn in 2011, according to findings unveiled at Organic Monitor’s Sustainable Foods Summit in San Francisco last month.

GMA report highlights ‘success stories’ in industry sustainability

Caroline.SCOTT-THOMAS@wrbm.com (Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:42:25 +0100

Cargill’s reuse of methane, water-saving strategies from ConAgra and Coca-Cola, and Campbell Soup’s energy efficiency measures are among sustainability success stories highlighted in a new report from the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA).

Walmart unveils new “Great For You” logo

Caroline.SCOTT-THOMAS@wrbm.com (Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:10:00 +0100

Walmart has unveiled its new on-shelf and front-of-pack logo to highlight healthy choices among its own-brand products, including fresh and packaged fruits and vegetables.

General Mills plans Quick Response on cereal boxes, despite commentator's scepticism

Ben.Bouckley@wrbm.com (Ben BOUCKLEY) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:22:02 +0100

General Mills is the latest company to experiment with QR (quick response) codes and plans to add them to its cereal boxes, but one well-known technology commentator is sceptical about their benefits.