ADM strengthens position in global malt market
ADM's purchase of French firm Lesaffre's 50 per cent interest in International Malting Company (IMC) strengthens the ingredient giant's position in the global malt business.
Archives for October 8, 2006
Major firms pledge reformulation, new products for healthier schools
Five major US food manufacturers have joined an alliance designed to establish voluntary nutrition guidelines for snacks sold in the nation's schools. As part of the commitment, the companies have said they will reformulate certain products, as well...
Low glycaemic rice targets health conscious consumers
A new low glycaemic index rice product has been launched to tap growing industry and consumer concern over galloping obesity rates.
CSIRO stresses emerging importance of resistant starch
While the importance of fiber in the diet is well recognized, what is still not fully appreciated is the scale of opportunity for food manufacturers to address diet related public health issues through the use of resistant starch, according to...
Barry Callebaut joins forces to improve cocoa capabilities
Chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut has joined forces with NIZO food research to investigate the solubility of cocoa powder.
Weekly Comment
Is a trans fat ban a healthy solution?
Sometimes I just love eating fatty, greasy, unquestionably hazardous foods. But I don't like trans fats, that come as a by-product in some processed foods, and have been linked to high cholesterol and heart problems.
Symrise explores cheaper alternatives in bitter-maskers
Scientists at Symrise have reported the potential of benzyl amides as potential bitter-masking compounds for food and drink, research that may lead to cheaper alternatives for food scientists and formulators.
Campbell boosts sales with breast cancer support
US soup giant Campbell has this month changed the design of its iconic red and white cans in support of the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an initiative that has resulted in the doubling of its sales to its biggest retailer.