Rice pressure causes price hike for Beneo-Remy
Beneo-Remy has announced a price increase of 40 per cent across its rice-derived ingredients portfolio to help counter the pressure of greater demand on rice supplies and higher costs.
Archives for June 9, 2008
Nestle opts out of US initiative on junk food advertising to kids
Nestle has been criticized this week for failing to be part of an industry-wide effort to limit junk food marketing to children.
Texture dictionary needed for new sensations
A standard language is needed to describe texture, according to National Starch, to help manufacturers understand the needs of consumers and increase speed to market of their products.
Cauliflower waste boosts fiber in expanded snacks
Adding cauliflower to ready-to-eat snacks boosts fiber content and nutritional value, a new study has found.
Open innovation system to pinpoint ingredient needs
NineSigma has launched a new service to help companies find materials or technologies that are already available on the market, that could open up new supply agreements between manufacturers and ingredients firms.
Honed cheese flavours point the way to low-fat options
The trend towards low and reduced-fat food is creating opportunities for enzyme-modified cheese flavours to create intense cheese-tasting food without the calories.
Belgian beverage study shows need for more benzene research
A new study into benzene levels in soft drinks sold in Belgium has found that some still have higher levels than drinking water, and more research is needed into several possible contributing factors.