News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
The European market for lycopene as a functional food ingredient looks to be opening up, since Vitatene gained novel foods approval for its ingredient derived from the Blakeslea trispora fungus last year.
Modified whey protein could be the additive of choice for processed meat, with Canadian researchers reporting it is the most functionally effective and cost-efficient of five dairy proteins tested.
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.
The trend for 'clean label' foods containing few E-numbers is emanating from the UK market but it is not yet a keen priority for consumers, retailers and manufacturers in every country, says GC Hahn.
The trend towards food manufacturers outsourcing their chocolate ingredient needs translated into impressive volume and sales growth for Barry Callebaut's industrial business segment for the first six months of the fiscal year.