Organic food has been one of the biggest trends in the food sector in recent years. FoodNavigator is seeking your views on whether organics have staying power, or whether consumers will lose interest over time.
Meat and dairy products from cloned pigs and cattle are probably safe for human consumption, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concluded in its scientific opinion on animal cloning released today.
Frozen novelties are providing opportunities for growth in a mature
ice cream market where there is little room for maneuver, according
to a new report from Mintel.
After a busy period of expansion for Fonterra, the New
Zealand-based dairy cooperative says it remains far from finished
with its global consolidation plans as it looks to key markets such
as Asia to target growth.
Frozen sauce pellets are feeding a demand for convenience foods
that consumers can just throw into a frying pan from the freezer,
according to Kevin Delahunt of Sargento Foods Inc.
The controlled release of food ingredients, like bioactive
compounds and flavours, is far behind the pharmaceutical world, but
the balance is slowly being redressed.
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) and the International Dairy
Foods Association (IDFA) are fighting against the State of Ohio for
its new regulations regarding growth hormone labeling.
Adding fruit flavours and cyclodextrin to milk may boost consumer
acceptance of polyphenol-enriched dairy, without the need for added
sugar, report New Zealand scientists.
Unilever's new global Centre of Excellence Ice Foods is aimed at
increasing ice cream innovation by developing healthier products
that are more exciting and provide varied sensory experiences.
Replacing a dairy ingredient with one from citrus may not sound
plausible, but rocketing dairy prices are prompting formulators to
look elsewhere for ingredients. In the fourth part of an in-depth
special series, FoodNavigator examines...
A UK-based breakfast cereal association says it is teaming up with
its dairy counterparts to this month kick off a new promotion
scheme playing up the nutritional benefits of consuming the
products.
Advanced Food Systems has launched a range of new egg replacement
ingredients which it claims will help food manufacturers reduce the
cost of using whole eggs.
Milk derived from sheep, buffalo and even camels could open up
promising new avenues for dairy processors, providing that
innovation and investment is made to squeeze their potential.
Use of the commercial emulsifier lactam may help food scientists
crack how to produce emulsions that mimic traditional whipped
cream, says new research.
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.
Glanbia Nutritionals is building up the science behind its Prolibra
weight management ingredient, with a new study finding that it can
help result in a lower glycemic index.
The UK is badly positioned to cope with rising food prices because
of its trade deficit causing concerns of a recession, according to
a report by Ernst & Young.
US Capsule manufacturer Capsugel has launched a new program to
provide dietary supplement manufacturers with easy access to a
range of colored capsules at short notice.
This week, Glanbia says it expects to offset dairy cost pressures
by meeting full year growth, and Fonterra is expected to target
expansion in Australia.
A new joint venture by DuPont and Danisco aims to develop what
could be the first large-scale non-food ethanol production, which
could lighten the pressure of biofuels on the food industry.
Members of Friesland Foods and Campina have voted in favour of the
proposed merger, marking a major step forward in bringing the two
dairy cooperatives and companies together.
The Asia Pacific market for nutraceutical products by far exceeds
that of North America and Europe, according to data pooled from
different market research firms.
Calcium was the most popular dietary supplement product in the
United States in 2006, followed closely by glucosamine, according
to market data recently presented to industry members.
Danisco has launched a proprietary fermentation-produced chymosin (FPC) it says is less sensitive to price fluctuations than calf-stomach derived versions.
Danish dairy group Arla Foods is increasing its investment in
Argentina by a further US$10 million to boost its processing
capacity and target new markets.
The prebiotic inulin may enhance the texture of probiotic
ice-cream, resulting in a potentially health friendly summer snack,
according to new research.
Accucaps Industries, an encapsulation firm, has converted its
Strathroy, Ontario facility to focus on health and nutritional
(H&N) products, a move the firm says will double its total
production capacity.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has published new
labelling guidance for food manufacturers, which it hopes will help
international companies meet the nation's labeling requirements.
Greater acceptability for soy beverages could be achieved by
formulating with peanut proteins and flavour masking with
chocolate, suggests a new study from the US.
Fonterra is launching a new online sales channel for its dairy
commodities which will allow it to respond more quickly to price
changes - and may spur the development of an international dairy
futures or derivatives market.
The final article in a NutraIngredients-USA.com series on health claims examines the top priorities set out by an FDA and FTC compliance lawyer on how companies can ensure they are making the right claims.
NutraIngredients-USA examines the enforcement strategy of the US
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in its efforts to ensure that the
marketing claims made by food and dietary supplement manufacturers
are accurate and substantiated.
A 'soft landing solution' for the abolition of milk production
quotas within the EU is expected to ensure a smoother transition
for the industry than abruptly scrapping the system, according to a
new report.
In the third article in a series on health claims,
NutraIngredients-USA.com examines what the US Federal Trade
Commission (FTC) looks for when it assesses products for accurate
marketing.
In the second article in a series on health claims,
NutraIngredients-USA.com examines what FDA looks for when
regulating the use of claims on food, beverage and dietary
supplements.
In the first in a series of articles on the potential and dangers of health claims, NutraIngredients-USA.com examines the different types of claims that can be used on food, beverage and dietary supplement products in the US.
Ohio's ongoing regulatory debate about how best to label milk
derived from cows treated with growth hormones has taken another
turn with the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) revising a rule
that restricted 'free from'...
Monsanto is continuing to fight attempts across the US to allow
milk produced from cows that have not received its Posilac growth
hormone to be labeled as such.
Friesland Foods has formed a new research and development division
for encapsulated products that can serve processor demand for new
methods of delivering typically unstable functional ingredients.
Cognis Nutrition and Health is combining three of its ingredients
in a novel way to target the European skin care market with,
initially, functional beverages.
Dairy company Campina said it will increase investments into
products geared towards the growing health and wellbeing trend on
the back of significant success of its low fat products in 2007.
A new study suggests a dairy beverage fermented with propionic acid
may boost feelings of satiety, but work will be needed on optimal
dose and palatability of market-viable food concepts.
The European Commission's ambassador to the United States, John
Bruton, has strongly criticized proposals that would tax imported
dairy products to pay for US promotional programs.
Israel export values are growing in line with an increasing global
demand for kosher food, fuelled by consumer preference for its
clear labelling and rigorous requirements.
4 out of 10 people experience difficulties getting to sleep while the recommended average night’s sleep is estimated at seven hours. Children are also...