Soy Milk

Burcon: Market timing right for pea protein

18-Nov-2013 By Maggie Hennessy

Functional plant protein supplier Burcon NutraScience Corp. continued its focus on commercializing its “invisible” pea protein isolate Peazazz during the second quarter of fiscal 2014, beginning operations at its semi-works facility, ramping up discussions...

Weight Management 2011: Diet is out, zero is in …

10-Nov-2011 By Elaine Watson

The number of new products launched in the US market featuring the term ‘diet’ in the brand or product name has plummeted in the last five years as weight conscious shoppers seek out more positive messages, according to market researchers.

Rising commodity costs prompt Solae to raise global soy prices

10-Mar-2011 By Mike Stones

Rising commodity costs are the main reason behind Solae’s decision to lift its global soy prices by between six to 10 per cent from April 1, 2011, according Reinhart Schmitt, vice president, Solae Europe.

Melamine crisis makes manufacturers extra-cautious over safety

13-Oct-2008 By Jess Halliday

The fall-out from the melamine crisis in China is prompting manufacturers to be super careful about sourcing safe ingredients, say industry sources – not just dairy and not just those coming from China.

Health awareness boosts US soy market, report

23-Apr-2008 By Lorraine Heller

The US market for soy foods and beverages is poised for strong
growth as consumer awareness of the health benefits of soy
increases, according to a new report.

Unilever plucks UK soy drink from shelves

18-Apr-2008 By Shane Starling

Unilever has withdrawn its soy juice - AdeZ - in the UK, after
little more than 18 months on market after consumers failed to
connect with its health messaging.

Soy milk gets a functional makeover in Asia

05-Oct-2007 By Clarisse Douaud

Soy milk manufacturers in the US and Europe could take a page of
out of Southeast Asia's book when comes to innovating and driving
the market.

New 'deodorized' soybean to rid soy of 'beany' taste?

08-Mar-2006 By Lorraine Heller

A new soybean variety claims to allow food manufacturers to develop
products that have all the health benefits of soybeans but less of
the beany taste.

Cargill's Life Stage business approach unveiled at IFT

18-Jul-2005

Cargill's pioneering Life Stage approach to developing and
marketing ingredients shows how the industry can better tune into
consumer demand, writes Anthony Fletcher from New Orleans.

Soy price to rise after hurricane?

21-Sep-2004

Damage from Hurricane Ivan that struck the US in the past week
could send soy bean prices rising.

Soy milk linked to ADHD

07-Oct-2002

A study by researchers at the University of California, Irvine
shows that manganese, a mineral found in high levels in soy milk,
appears to be linked to behavioural problems in infants, confirming
previous concerns that soy infant...

USDA to be questioned on lack of soymilk available in schools

24-Apr-2002

The US Department of Agriculture is expected to be asked at
upcoming consumer input sessions why soy milk has not been included
in school lunch choices.