Healthy opportunity in Asian ingredients sector
Healthy ingredients, a must-have for any ingredient supplier these days, are just as relevant in Asia as western markets, say companies exhibiting at this week's Fi-Asia in Bangkok.
Archives for September 13, 2006
Kirin Yakult NextStage bears first fruit
The first product from the collaboration between Kirin Breweries and Yakult Honsha to develop health and functional foods will hit the market next month. Called BBcube, it brings together a fibre from Kirin and a bacteria from Yakult into one product...
New Brazilian açai factory set to boost supplies to US market
Leading açai berry supplier Sambazon has completed the construction of a new manufacturing facility in Brazil, a move that is set to significantly increase the volumes of the berry brought into the US.
US sees more banana price hikes as Chiquita recovers EU losses
Banana prices in the US have seen a significant increase in recent months, as leading supplier Chiquita attempts to offset losses after facing tough trading conditions in Europe.
Whole grains linked to blood pressure reduction, small study
A small study into the effects of soluble and insoluble fibre on blood pressure indicates that individuals with slightly high cholesterol levels may benefit from including plenty of whole grains in their diets.
Wheat allergies could become a thing of the past
The market for nut or wheat-free bakery products could see a slump within the next decade if research into the eradication of food allergies is successful.
'Green' consumers push for organic cocoa
The burgeoning organic chocolate market is taking off thanks to an increase in ethical consumerism and the willingness of confectionery makers worldwide to exploit the trend.
Soya beverages evolve to reach mainstream market
Soya beverage makers are using more subtle marketing of their key ingredient and merging with more traditional segments like juice and dairy in a bid to bring their products into the mainstream, according to industry experts.
New petition filed as popcorn flavour cases continue
Another petition has been filed in recent weeks requesting immediate action to protect popcorn factory workers from the lung-disease causing butter flavour diacetyl.
Fish oil beats defibrillators in sudden heart death model
Increasing consumption of omega-3 by eating adequate amount of oily fish or taking fish oil supplements could save 58 Americans for every 100,000, a recent study looking into preventing sudden cardiac death concluded.