Food and beverage manufacturers should consider covering the ‘cracks’ in standard food safety insurance policies to protect themselves against the knock-on effect of a contamination scare, according to an industry expert.
In order to maintain the confidence of US consumers in the food supply when genetically engineered (GE) animals enter the marketplace, a national animal identification system would be required, claims a meat processor.
A new study suggests that coating freeze dried strawberry pieces with whey protein, glycerol and lactose can help reserve texture when they are rehydrated, thereby making them suitable for use in a broader range of moist and liquid applications.
A supplier of nutraceutical and functional food ingredients is extending its range of seaweed-based extracts with a new product that it claims is an antioxidant with cardiovascular benefits.
The fruit company Tree Top has completed an agreement to acquire the fruit puree processor Sabroso in order to expand its product portfolio and increase research and development.
The sustainability marketplace is becoming more sophisticated, according to new research which identifies five distinct consumer groups that food and beverage manufacturers could specifically target with green or eco-friendly products.
Taste Advantage LLC has launched a new range of natural blockers which it claims can overcome the burn, bitterness and lump in the throat it says are associated with using certain preservatives.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it will bring current federal food processing safety rules up to date in an effort to provide additional protection against foodborne illness.
Drinking hibiscus tea can lower blood pressure in pre-hypertensive and mildly hypertensive adults, according to new research presented to the American Heart Association (AHA).
Sales of a stevia supplement across the US could hint at the potential demand for the natural sweetener in food and beverages as GRAS notification is expected within days.
Cargill has entered into an exclusive agreement with ChromaDex to ensure quality and consistency of the natural sweetener stevia, as ingredients companies scrabble for position in an emerging market.
A novel technology expands polymers to increase their yield and results in reduced cost and weight in plastic packaging applications, claims its US developer.
A high fat diet during pregnancy may bring about changes in the offsring’s brain that makes them more prone to over-eating and obesity throughout their lives, according to a new rat study that may help explain the rise in childhood obesity.
Cargill China has been praised for its exemplary leadership in corporate responsibility to promote rural development and was presented with the US Secretary of State's 2008 Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE).
Growth in the organic food and drink market is expected to slow along with the economy as consumers in the US are struggling financially, according to Mintel.
Bunge announced today that its board of directors has voted to terminate the merger agreement with Corn Products International (CPI), following a decision by CPI’s board to withdraw its support.
US companies and dairy industry representatives are sending delegations to China to boost trade following the melamine scare which has led to an increase in demand for alternative milk sources.
Food and beverage companies need to institutionalize innovation with a dedicated budget and executives in place to drive growth, according to a new report.
This year’s Beijing Olympic Games may have been good for China’s public image but the smooth running of the event was built on multiple state-prompted sacrifices and the food ingredients industry was one of the lambs that copped it in the neck for ‘the...
Enhancing food products with odours could compensate for the taste impact of reducing their salt content, according to a new study, thereby giving manufacturers another tool towards healthier formulation.
Concerns about genetically engineered (GE) food animals will fall under the spotlight next week as food industry representatives, biotechnology experts and campaigners look at how the new administration under US President-elect, Barack Obama, will tackle...
The line between children’s and adult’s food is blurring along with a growing interest in Asian flavors and hidden nutrition, according to a report looking at opportunities for food and beverage manufacturers.
The fairtrade phenomenon is benefiting from the trend for sustainability reporting as fairtrade foods as well as ingredients can boost corporate credentials, according to an analyst.
Barack Obama has pledged to bring change to his country. Three food industry executives discuss what his election could mean for food regulation and trade, and policy interplay with healthcare and energy.
DSM Food Specialties has launched a new starter culture system which it says will help cheese producers in the US speed up production and increase yield.
CPI’s withdrawal of support for the planned merger with Bunge is a knee-jerk reaction to the current economic crisis, according to a Frost & Sullivan analyst.
The American Peanut Council is expecting that the current economic climate will prompt an increase in demand for peanuts as manufacturers look to them as a potential replacement for more expensive tree nuts.
A US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decision to provide Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) notice for a sucralose-based sweetener may ensure more cost efficient formulation for global drinks groups, says it manufacturer.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) will not moderate its ‘gold standard’ approach to health claims and should not be criticised for doing so, according to the chair of its claims assessment panel.
Burcon NutraScience Corporation said it has developed a new soy protein isolate for food which it claims offers a competitive alternative to high-priced dairy proteins.
The merger agreement between Bunge and Corn Products International has been thrown into turmoil as CPI’s board has withdrawn its support for the $4.8bn deal.
Extra food safety regulations could be introduced in Canada as pressure increases to tackle the problems associated with tainted food after 20 people died in a listeriosis outbreak.
Danisco is introducing measures to boost its ethical and environmental record with plans to cut CO2 emissions at five of its largest plants worldwide, starting with Denmark.
Archer Daniels Midland Company is seeing the benefit of increases in commodity costs as its net sales income increased 65 percent for the first quarter.
Dairy, pork and beef products have lost their appeal among a group of consumers who may have decreased consumption of these foods because they are associated with high-fat content, according to a survey.
The American Beverage Association is calling on the new 2010 dietary recommendations which are currently being revised to include a guideline on proper hydration.
Food manufacturers are confusing consumers by overdoing the number of claims they make on products and need to go back to a simpler style of labeling, according to a new report.
At the time of writing, the US is poised to go to the polls. The next two days are going to be hugely exciting. And when it’s all over, after the victor gets some well-earned rest… he’ll rub his sleepy eyes and ask: ‘What’s for breakfast?'.