A lawsuit regarding claims of false advertising for the artificial
sweetener Splenda is set to go ahead as planned, after a federal
court rejected a request for summary judgment.
Stevia, the natural sweetener causing a whirlwind of interest
around the globe, could also be a rich source of antioxidants and
may protect against DNA damage and cancer, says a study from India
published yesterday.
A new biomass boiler in Tate & Lyle's East London refinery,
considered a first for the UK food and drink industry, will slash
carbon emissions from energy use by 25 per cent in less than two
years.
High intakes of sucrose and fructose may contribute to an increased
risk of pancreatic cancer, suggest data from a cohort study, but
the researchers say insulin resistance could also play a part.
Neotame has moved a step closer to being approved for use in the
European Union as a sweetener and flavour enhancer, following a
positive safety opinion from EFSA.
Blue California claims to have developed an economical industrial
production process for the 'natural sweetener' stevia, which
promises lower prices for manufacturers.
Ingredient firm Nutrinova has settled another patent infringement
case related to its acesulfame K product, solidifying its position
in the US sweetener market.
Unreliable organic supplies are stunting the growth of over half of
US organic food manufacturers, according to a new report by the
nation's industry association.
Wild said yesterday manufacturers can now use a new logo
on products containing its fruit-based sweetener, claiming it
would allowing them to promote the health benefits
of a natural low glycemic index (GI) sugar alternative.
Fructose supplier Galam has formed a partnership with Tat Nisasta,
a Turkish starch, glucose and isoglucose manufacturer, to meet the
increasing global demand for fructose.
Japan-based Ajinomoto has experienced an increase in sales and
income, particularly for its enzymes and flavour seasonings,
according to its interim financial results released today.
A new plant-derived high intensity sweetener is set to hit the
market worldwide, emerging as what could be the first natural
sweetener to rival artificial counterparts such as aspartame and
sucralose.
European ingredients firm Danisco is introducing a new range of
lactitol-based sweeteners for bakery products in the Brazilian
market - a strategic decision that indicates an on-going commitment
to milk-derived lactitol.
Israeli fructose supplier Galam Group will take a majority share in
the Spanish company Atomer SL, building on the market demand for
natural sweeteners with a low Glycemic Index and calorie count.
Bunge, a supplier of agricultural and edible oil products to the
food industry, today reported that earnings more than doubled in
its third quarter on the back of strong market conditions.
No sweetener currently available on the market has proven to be
a fully satisfactory replacement for sugar, but the emergence of
stevia could rekindle hope, according to Freedonia. The analyst
examines the sweetener market in the...
Manufacturers of cakes and pies should focus on health, gourmet and
unique flavors in order to increase their competitiveness in the US
market, according to a new report by Mintel.
Sipal Partners has developed an organic fructose syrup with
exceptionally high fructose content, providing a sweetener low in
calories and with a low glycemic index for a growing market sector
in Europe.
Soup sales in the US have slowed over the past year, prompting
Mintel to suggest that manufacturers and marketers need to rethink
their level of innovation and their market strategies if they want
to grow sales over the next five...
A recent warning letter sent by FDA has again brought the 'natural'
sweetener stevia into the spotlight, prompting the regulatory
agency to say it soon expects to be petitioned to approve the
ingredient for use in foods...
The majority of American consumers are still against the idea of
eating products derived from cloned animals, although confidence
levels shoot up if these products are deemed safe by the Food and
Drug Administration (FDA).
The number of full-calorie soft drinks sold in schools across
America has almost halved, according to a new report that examines
the progress made by industry one year after the implementation of
the National School Beverage Guidelines.
Ingredient firm Nutrinova and distributor Viachem have settled a
patent infringement case related to the "unauthorized"
import of sweetener acesulfame K into the United States.
High fructose corn syrup is increasingly being blacklisted by food
and beverage manufacturers as they attempt to market products that
are perceived as 'better-for-you', says Datamonitor.
A new review of research on the safety of aspartame has concluded
that suggestions of adverse effects have 'no credible scientific
basis' - findings that add weight to the argument of those who
stand by the sweetener's...
Ingredient firm Danisco has said that its Litesse polydextrose
ingredient has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) for use in almost all food and beverage categories.
Syral is set to unveil its new sales and industrial organisation in
October, following the acquisition of Tate & Lyle starch assets
that is currently underway, and says it will be able to respond to
customers' changing sweetener...
A link between the aspartame and formaldehyde by an organic group
has been dismissed as scaremongering in a statement issued by the
New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) this week.
The Codex Committee on Food Additives (CCFA) is calling for
comments and additional information on uses of certain compounds,
including sweeteners and colors, in order to assess their inclusion
in the Codex General Standards for Food...
Flavor technology firm Senomyx is developing a sweetness enhancer
that aims to reduce the levels of sucralose in food and beverage
applications, providing significant cost benefits to manufacturers.
Research conducted for Nutrinova on the impact of sweeteners on the
taste of no-sugar yoghurts could help manufacturers develop
better-for-you products that meet consumers' sweet taste needs,
says the company.
The organic food and beverage market has been predicted to surpass
$86bn (€62bn) by 2009, with consumers increasingly turning
'organic' in search of health and safety in their food products.
Cargill is to move towards full ownership of a leading grain and
oilseeds firm in Hungary, as the US agricultural giant continues
its strategy of expanding its presence in Central and Eastern
Europe.
The European Parliament this week voted through four regulations
relating to food ingredients - on authorisation procedure,
additives, enzymes and flavourings - with notable amendments aimed
at providing a heightened level of consumer...
US grains company CHS has taken a step towards expanding its
presence in Europe, announcing this week the opening of a new grain
marketing office in Geneva.
A task force designed to examine the link between food advertising
and childhood obesity has delayed the release of its formal report
to take into account the new marketing measures expected to be
imminently announced by major food...
The publication of a new animal study on aspartame last month has -
as expected -sparked yet another bout of head butting from the two
opposing sides of the debate. But it also highlights a bigger
issue: one of transparency.
A new study from the UK suggests that children consumption of soft
drinks between age five and seven is not linked to obesity later in
childhood, challenging previous studies that have targeted soft
drinks as a major driver in the...
DuPont has said it is on track to launch a new herbicide tolerant
biotech corn variety, which will come into direct competition with
Monsanto's popular Roundup Ready trait.
Regulatory bodies in the United States and Europe have said they
will review a new study linking aspartame to an increased risk of
cancer, but have reiterated that until an evaluation of the data is
conducted they continue to support...
Zemea® USP-FCC propanediol is a 100% plant-based alternative to petroleum-based glycols. Used as a flavor carrier, processing aid and humectant, this ingredient...
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