Palsgaard, CP Kelco and Danisco have said they are researching
ingredients' potential to reduce reliance on commodities in food
products, but are manufacturers really prepared to reformulate to
help control costs?
A manufacturer of pectin-derived hydrocolloids claims that its
ingredients could be used as a more cost effective means of
preserving functionality in yoghurts.
Stabilising beverage emulsions with whey protein isolate may
inhibit the loss of citrus flavour ingredients, suggests new
research from the US and Italy.
Palsgaard is the latest company to develop an ingredient solution
that reduces the need for expensive commodities, with an
emulsifier-stabiliser technology that calls for less milk solids in
ice-cream.
Freisland Foods Domo and Nandi Protiens are introducing a new range
of whey protein concentrates for low-fat yoghurt and other food
categories - the fruit of a partnership to leverage new protein
technology to quickly meet new market...
Cost recovery and the on-going development of a stream-lined,
customer-oriented working method led Kerry's ingredients division
towards a first half 2007, on both sides of the Atlantic.
Organic milk was not seen to be richer in vitamins or selenium than
conventional milk, found a new study presented this week that
contradicts the conclusions of an earlier, similar study.
Encapsulation of conjugated linoleic acids (CLA) using whey protein
led to better stability of the ingredient and consumer acceptance
when used in dairy, says a new study.
The recent price and supply pressures facing users of dairy
ingredients have spurred National Starch Food Innovation to launch
a promotion platform for its new and existing dairy replacement
ingredients.
Drinking skimmed milk after exercise may promote recovery and
rehydration better than water or an isotonic sports drink, suggests
a new study from the UK.
Hydrocolloid supplier FMC BioPolymer claims its Gelstar stabilizer
ingredient can allow manufacturers of frozen desserts to achieve
products with over 50 percent fruit content.
European ingredients firm Cognis is using the IFT event in Chicago
this week as a platform to launch a variety of new products on the
US market, including emulsifiers, aerating agents and a 'natural'
mold inhibitor.
The majority of US consumers say they believe full-fat ice cream is
worth the guilt, and would rather eat this than full-fat versions
of other snacks, according to a new survey.
France's EPI Ingredients is expanding its supply milk powders with
a new deal with Belgian dairy firm Solarec, which will give it the
rights to commercialise all the powders produced at the latter's
Recongne-Libramont facility.
Danisco has launched a line of ingredients it says enables
manufacturers to offer up soya desserts as a viable alternative to
dairy desserts by giving them an equally creamy texture.
The EU's dairy management committee last week revoked
subsidies on all exported dairy products for the first time in 40
years, as increased demand amongst processors and consumers
continues to drive up prices.
Danisco is marketing its Grinstead IcePro stabilizer systems to
help manufacturers avoiding being stung by volatile prices in the
dairy sector, reducing the need for butterfat and dairy solid
content.
Cows could be bred to produce only skimmed milk within the next
five years, researchers have said, offering a new way of meeting
consumer demand for lower fat dairy.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the nation's dairy
industry are putting a stop to claims in their advertising that
dairy products cause weight loss following a petition from the
Physicians Committee for Responsible...
Whey produced by the dairy industry could have added value as a
prime ingredient in the next wave of biodegradable packaging and
other materials, according to new research.
Danisco is launching a new emulsifier and stabilizer
system for vegetable-based whipping cream, which it says
has benefits compared with both with dairy cream and other
vegetable alternatives.
The results of the EU Childhood Obesity Programme indicate that
low-protein content in infant formula may have metabolic,
endocrinal and developmental benefits for babies - which may also
have an impact on obesity at a later age.
A range of development projects, from functional dairy proteins to
cheddar cheese, will benefit from a multi-million euro investment
in Ireland's dairy industry, the country's government has
announced.
Cargill is introducing a new aromatic cheese culture to create
subtle fruity aromas in the rind and mould of ripened cheese, a
quality said to be sought after by consumers.
The ongoing battle between Monsanto and dairy producers who do not
use the firm's milk-producing hormone rBST has stepped up a notch,
with the biotech and chemicals giant requesting action to stop what
it calls "deceptive...
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 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has agreed to extend its
comment period on a proposal to allow meat and milk products from
cloned animals into the American food supply.
Safety and innovation were on the agenda this week, when the head
of French dairy group Lactalis met with the Croatian vice president
to discuss the company's plans for rejuvenating the country's dairy
sector.
The US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) risk assessment on meat
and milk from cloned animals is based on "flawed assumptions
and misrepresented findings", according to an independent
review released yesterday.
Danisco has developed a new ice cream based on goat's milk,
plugging the formulation as a means for companies to target the
growing demand for speciality products.
Calcium from dairy sources, but not supplements, decreased excess
levels of fat in the blood after eating, says research from Denmark
that is yet another twist to the calcium-dairy weight loss debate.
Milk producers in the UK have given a cautious welcome to milk
price rises announced by Tesco this week, in the latest development
on dairy farmer incomes.
Glanbia's nutritionals activities were a positive force in 2006,
driving gains in operating profits for its ingredients division and
staving off the impact of another challenging year for dairy.
Women who consume low fat dairy products like skimmed milk may
significantly increase their risk of becoming infertile, new
research from the US claims.
A little piece of Fairtrade Fortnight touched the UK dairy industry
this week as the head of the Sainsbury's supermarket told farmers
he was willing to pay more for their milk.
Kerry Bio-Science has launched an improved version of its
fresh-keeping ingredients for dairy products, which claims to
deliver improved performance at a lower cost.
Danisco USA has expanded into the organic dairy sector, developing
a range of stabilizer blends designed to replace its conventional
blends in organic formulations.
The changing dynamics of the organic dairy industry may have
resulted in different production practices, but these are not
necessarily wrong, and accusations must stop if there is to be any
hope of meeting increasing demand, according...
Fermentation of dairy with a mix of lactic acid bacteria and a
Streptococcus strain could selectively reduce the protein
responsible for cows milk allergy, researchers have reported.
Lycopene, microencapsulated in gum arabic-sucrose capsules, slowed
the degradation of vitamins A and D3 in skimmed milk by 45 per
cent, says new research.
Women who regularly consumed at least one serving of full-fat diary
every day gained about 30 per cent less weight than women who
didn't, says a study from Sweden.
Plans to allow milk and meat from cloned cows to enter the food
chain have moved a step closer in the US after the country's food
safety watchdog issued draft guidance for the industry and opened a
formal consultation.