The UKs dietary needs are not being met as a result of the change
in our trading patterns since joining the EU, according to new
research from the University of Surrey.
Horizon Milling, a subsidiary of US agri giant Cargill, has
strengthened its position in the Canadian bakery ingredients market
through the recent completion of an agreement to purchase the
grain-based foodservice and industrial businesses...
Belgium-based Puratos has published research into the use of
dextrans in sourdoughs, producing an "innovative functional
ingredient for the bakery industry."
Bakery ingredients firm Puratos is to construct a new sourdough
plant in the US, designed to address increasing demand for its
ready to use fermented sourdough line, which has until now been
produced exclusively in Europe.
Barley and rye are underutilized whole grains, and although they
are considered to be minor cereal grains they have major health
benefits, heard food scientists and manufacturers last week.
The next decade is set to see a global doubling in biotech crop
availability, as countries become increasingly less skeptical of
the technology after witnessing its benefits over the past ten
years, according to the International...
A new baking enzyme which aims to cut costs on the production line
and increase the shelf life of bakery products has been launched by
ingredients giant Danisco.
Changing its entire cereal portfolio to whole grains last year
presented General Mills with a huge opportunity, but also a number
of challenges, said the firm, which yesterday explored the steps
leading up to the launch of its whole...
The first ever World Grains Summit opened its doors in San
Francisco yesterday, attracting visitors from throughout the food
and beverage industries for four days of exploration of the latest
developments in grain-based science and...
European ingredients group Cognis has developed a baking agent
which claims to lower costs and improve performance in the baking
of all yeast-based products such as croissants and buns.
Bakeries in Australia and New Zealand may be required to use only
iodised salt in the future, if a proposal from the countries' food
regulator is approved.
Products containing meat and poultry will now be able to feature
the Whole Grain Stamp, after the US government announced it was to
expand the list of goods eligible to use the eye-catching symbol.
Cargill's focus at this year's Health Ingredients Europe exhibition
will be on functional ingredient solutions and the identification
of emerging market trends.
This years European crop production has been significantly affected
by last months heat waves, according to the European Commission,
which expects decreased yields of commodities including soft wheat,
winter barley and grain maize.
The department of environment, food and rural affairs (Defra) has
released a consultative paper seeking views on coexistence of GM
crops alongside ordinary crops.
A new Which? report on cereal nutrition, has found many popular
breakfast cereals including those for the more health conscious
palette to be high in salts, sugars, and fat.
The US government has patented varieties of yeast and bacteria
found naturally on wheat heads, as a way to control a costly
disease of cereal crops worldwide.
Kellogg, the world's biggest breakfast cereal maker, is in talks to
buy a Chinese food company as part of its plans to boost sales in
Asia, according to a report.
Bakery ingredient firm Custom Industries was showcasing its
products in 'functional' baked goods for the first time last week
at the IFT show in Orlando, demonstrating the change in direction
the company has taken since...
Biotech giant Monsanto has reported strong results for its third
quarter, with its sales continuing to benefit from a good
performance by its seeds and traits business.
The current move towards harmonising global regulations on
genetically modified food is a good thing, though agreement on
labelling remains as far away as ever, an IFT conference heard this
week.
Royal Cosun subsidiary Unifine Food & Bake Ingredients has
consolidated its position in the Iberian bakery ingredients market
through the finalisation of an acquisition.
World cereal demand is forecast to surpass supply in the coming
2006/07 marketing year, pushing down stocks to an uncomfortably low
level, according to the FAO.
Getting kids to eat solid cereals at an earlier age could reduce
the risk of developing wheat allergies, says a new study from
Colorado-based researchers.
A lawsuit filed against the US government aims to establish strict
safety laws for all genetically engineered foods, and require these
to be labeled once they are approved.
The popularity of whole grains and a growing trend to fortify baked
goods with functional ingredients has added a new dynamic to an
otherwise mature US bread market, says a new report.
Cereals and snacks are at the cutting edge of the healthy eating
debate, as highlighted by this week's European Parliament Plenary
vote and a high-level industry conference on meeting consumer
demands.
Roquette, a global leader in starches, has developed new
ingredients designed to help snack makers tap the health trend, as
FoodNavigator discovered on a visit to the group's headquarters in
Lestrem, France.
CSM is to invest almost €20m to expand production capacity for its
American style bakery products, as the company continues its
restructuring process after a disappointing 2005.
Poland's controversial ban on the use of 16 varieties of
genetically modified maize has been backed by the European
Commission, despite warnings the law broke EU rules.
Irish firm Kerry this week further confirmed its growth plans in
the US ingredients market with the acquisition of two North
American businesses- Custom Industries and Nuvex Ingredients.
CSM's decision to close a production facility in the US is the
latest in a series of initiatives designed to consolidate the Dutch
group's market position.
A $5m project aimed at identifying and improving the genetic
make-up of barley could lead to higher yields and a better quality
crop, said the US Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns on Friday.
Leading agribusiness Syngenta could be set to introduce the world's
first genetically modified wheat seed by early next decade, a move
fully supported by American wheat industry organizations.
California’s adoption of AB 418 to prohibit Brominated Vegetable Oil, Potassium Bromate, Propylparaben and Red Dye 3 has led other U.S. states to follow...
Confused about prebiotics? You’re not the only one! Food developers wanting to work with prebiotic dietary fibre are faced with an abundance of products...