Solae has said that ingredients companies will have to continue
their efforts to pass on rising input costs through 2008, but the
relatively lower increases in soy costs compared to other proteins
could provide a business opportunity.
Using pectin to coat naturally occurring soybean oil bodies could
lead to stabilisation of the oil bodies and open up new
opportunities for the food industry, suggests new research.
Adding micro-particulated soybeans hulls to a doughnut formulation
may reduce the uptake of fat by the consumer after deep-fat frying,
suggests new research.
Soybean producers can take part in a trial program organized by
BASF and the American Soybean Association (ASA) aimed at increasing
profitability with high yield harvests.
Scientists have discovered new edamame soybean varieties that are
sweeter than types imported from Asia, which could prove a new
healthy and oriental ingredient for food manufacturers.
Israeli soy ingredient supplier Solbar has announced a change in
its management structure for 2008 in order to strengthen its sales
efforts and invest in business development.
A significant number of American consumers have never thought of
buying soy products, suggesting there is space for a major
awareness campaign to help boost flagging sales, says Mintel.
A collaboration yesterday announced by biotech company Monsanto
could result in the establishment of an analytical standard for
heart-healthy soybean oil.
A soy isoflavone used in soy infant formula could reduce diarrhea
in infants, according to a new study, and thereby save lives in
developing countries.
Biotechnology giant Monsanto has said it is on track with its
soybean research and development efforts following a new series of
results from its Southern Hemisphere field research program.
The USDA has deregulated Monsanto's GM soybean Roundup RReady2yield
following a review of scientific data - news that is expected to
spur approvals in other world markets.
Agricultural and food ingredient firm Bunge has increased its
foothold in the soybean processing industry with the announcement
of the recent service agreement concerning a US soybean processing
facility.
