A new Mediterranean diet packaging symbol was today launched in the
US, and is set to enjoy significant success from food manufacturers
keen to flag up products that meet the nutrition criteria of the
diet.
Monsanto has completed its acquisition of Delta and Pine Land
Company (DPL) after agreeing to divest its US branded cottonseed
business so as to soften the competitive impact of the takeover.
The shelf life of microencapsulated high oleic sunflower oil can be
boosted by combining natural plant extracts like broccoli sprout,
citrus and rosemary, new research suggests.
Food manufacturers can claim that products where unsaturated fatty
acids have replaced saturated fats offer a reduced risk of heart
disease, said the FDA.
Consumers in the UK have a low level of differentiation between
saturated and unsaturated fat, and are frustrated at the lack of
clear front-of-pack information on food products, a FSA study has
found.
Scientists from India's Indian Institute of Technology have
reported the potential of bahera as a novel source of edible oil to
help the country make up its short-fall in supply.
Independent testing of trans fat oil alternatives has revealed that
the performance and taste of the more 'heart-healthy' oils matches
or exceeds those of partially hydrogenated oils.
Designing foods with trans-fat alternatives must be a
'multidisciplinary' approach, say Danisco scientists in a review
that looks towards a trans-fat free future.
Danisco is adding a new ingredient to its Dimodan NH line of
emulsifiers to tap further into the move towards hydrogenation-free
products - this time in oil and fat applications like as margarines
and spreads.
Archer Daniel Midland has announced plans to build a European
R&D Centre in Germany to develop new oil and fat technologies
for the food and bio-fuels sectors and help improve existing ones.
Oil extracted from the seeds of hibiscus plants is rich in linoleic
and oleic fatty acids, and could offer interesting applications for
industry, says new research from Spain.
The Canadian canola industry has said it expects to more than
double production of the crop by 2015, and is counting on increased
demand for heart-healthy oils to help it reach its objectives.
Converting food and beverage product labels from US to EC
format requires an in-depth understanding of European labeling
legislation, which is more complex than it often appears to be,
regulatory experts at consultancy firm Leatherhead...
Bunge appears set to consolidate its position in the edible oils
market in order to meet growing demand amongst Eastern European
consumers and processors.
Mergers and acquisitions in the food industry in 2006 took a turn
up compared to the year before, with almost one third of all
activity occurring in the food processing sector, according to a
new guide by the The Food Institute.
Using GM techniques to change the activity of a plant enzyme could
convert unsaturated oils in the seeds of a temperate plant to the
more saturated kind usually found in tropical plants like palm oil,
new research suggests.
The release of flavour from food is dependent on the oil content of
the emulsion, says new research from Canada that offer insights
into better formulation and flavour.
A bill designed to set nutritional standards for foods sold in
schools was last week re-introduced, after gathering strong support
from scientific and education communities.
A new Mediterranean diet symbol is set to be launched in coming
months, allowing US manufacturers to flag up products that fit into
this increasingly influential diet plan.
US agricultural giant DuPont today announced it is to begin
executing its $100m reinvestment plan, a move designed to increase
the firm's innovation and meet growing demand for grain.
Tate & Lyle's appointment of a new head of global research and
development underlines the company's focus on the value-added end
of the ingredients market.
Indonesia's leading cooking oil producer witnessed surging share
prices on its Singapore trading debut yesterday, as investors
sought to capitalize on growing interest in the country's palm oil
sector.
A higher-yielding variety of genetically modified soybeans from
Monsanto could be introduced commercially within the next few
years, according to the leading biotechnology firm.
Ingredients firm Bunge has continued to see an improved performance
in its last quarter, prompting the company to forecast a year of
"improved earnings" next year.
Leading US ingredient firm Cargill has announced the appointment of
a new chief executive officer, a move that comes in the same week
as a leadership reshuffle in competitor ADM.
Health Canada this week updated the country's food guide for the
first time in over a decade to provide the "best, most current
information available for eating well and living healthy,"
according to Canada's health...
The UK's Institute of Food Science & Technology has published
an updated information statement on trans fatty acids one of the
hottest topics in the food industry at the moment.
The past two decades have seen an improvement in the quality of
people's diets designed to prevent heart disease, according to a
new study, which reveals an overall increase in fruit, vegetable
and grain consumption.
Oil from genetically modified sunflowers has increased stability
against oxidation, giving them a longer shelf life, as well as
having an improved health profile, suggests new research.
US agricultural giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) today reported
strong results for the first half of the year, saying its
performance takes it further towards its strategic goal.
A voluntary commitment by British Retail Consortium (BRC) members
to eliminate industrially added trans-fats represents a major
change of gear in the battle to make processed food products
healthier.
Higher intake of fats is associated with lower body weight, says
new research from Sweden that offers an alternative side to the
role of fat intake in the rise of obesity.
The European Parliament is next month set to vote on a report that
calls obesity a "European epidemic" and proposes that all countries
implement certain measures to combat the growing condition.
Food products with lower levels of 'bad' ingredients, such as fat
and sugar, have seen a sharp rise in popularity over the past year,
heading up new food and beverage product launches in 2006,
according to Mintel.
Research from scientists from Unilever R&D and Wageningen
University have reported a new way of structuring edible oils
without the need for saturated fatty acids.
Consuming trans fats could lead to infertility in women, according
to new research, findings that are set to place even more pressure
on food manufacturers already battling to remove the unhealthy fats
from their product formulations.
US agri firm ADM is to expand production at its rapeseed crushing
facility in Germany, which will be converted to a multi-seed
crushing facility, it emerged yesterday.
Interesterified fats, seen by some as alternatives to unhealthy
trans fats, may also raise blood sugar levels and decrease insulin
levels, as well as adversely affecting so-called 'good' cholesterol
levels, says a new US-Malaysian...
Leading US peanut supplier Golden Peanut Company is expanding into
the peanut oil market, with the start up this month of a new multi
million-dollar oil refinery.
Replacing fat with orange fibre to improve the nutritional quality
of the banger does not affect the sensorial nature of the product,
Spanish researchers have reported.
The US food and beverage industry last week launched a new
initiative to support the government's dietary guidelines, while at
the same time promoting products that meet certain nutrition
criteria.
Encapsulating fats and fat-soluble ingredients with chitosan to
protect them during processing does not affect their availability
in the body, says new research that highlights the vast potential
of this technique.
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