Cocoa strike disrupts supply
Cote d'Ivoire cocoa growers have downed tools over pay disagreements, beginning a strike which could dramatically cut supplies to chocolate manufacturers.
Archives for October 17, 2006
Splenda receives new push in US
Leading sweetener brand Splenda is set to reinforce its presence in US consumer consciousness through a number of new marketing initiatives, including the launch of an official brand cookbook and the creation of a giant candy apple.
Cinnamon extract could ease metabolic syndrome
A daily supplement of cinnamon extract may boost antioxidant defences and reduce the oxidative stress linked to the metabolic syndrome, suggest results from a small placebo-controlled, double-blind study from the US.
Wheat, corn, soy: higher prices and implications
Next year could see US agriculture focusing more on wheat and corn at the expense of other crops, according to a marketing expert, who examined the implications of higher crop prices on farmers and on farm policy.
Milk protein nanotubes offer encapsulation potential
The ability of the milk protein, alpha-lactalbumin, to self-assemble into nanotubes could offer the food industry with a novel and important ingredient for gelling and encapsulation.
UK firm launches 'cost-effective' salt replacer
Alexander Flavours has developed an ingredient that it claims could help food makers reduce the salt content of their products by up to 50 per cent.
Roquette targets sugar-free 'premium' chocolate range
French ingredients firm Roquette has formed an alliance with Meert to develop a range of sugar-free premium chocolate.
UK bakery ingredients sector set to profit
The UK baking ingredients sector is well positioned to take advantage of an explosion in home baking, according to research from Mintel.
Trans fats survey reveals consumer confusion
Trans fats remain a vague health risk for most American consumers, who will often not choose to avoid these at the expense of convenience, price and taste, according to new research.