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Lesaffre, quick to break new ground, is now extending its offering on the fast-expanding sourdough market with a new brand and more comprehensive range, structured around 4 product families: starters,
US fast food chain Wendy’s has become the latest company to announce that it will transition to 100% cage-free eggs its 400 U.S. and Canadian locations by 2020. The announcement represents the
The European Court of Justice has investigated whether the minimum price per unit (MPU) of alcohol, introduced by the Scottish parliament in 2012, restricts the free trade of alcohol and
DSM Nutritional Products has co-authored a new paper comparing plasma long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCn-3 PUFA) biomarkers in US adults, with recommended concentration levels for cardiovascular health. Published in
The editors of Specialty Food News, part of Specialty Food Association predicted some of the 2016 trends, saying vegetables will get a seat at the table in 2016, rejected produce will
The five trade associations representing the dietary supplement industry have welcomed the elevation of the Division of Dietary Supplement Programs (DDSP) to an “Office” status within the Food and Drug
Michigan State University (MSU) has not only defined the term “food fraud,” but the university says it is also helping the United States and other countries establish the strategies to
Flavorchem Corporation, a leader in flavor, color and masking solutions for the food and beverage industry, has announced a new line of Non-GMO Project Verified flavors. Some of the current
The UK Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has upheld a complaint made by the Children’s Food Campaign (Sustain) and ordered Nestle’s Nesquik Hot Chocolate sold by supermarket chain ASDA to remove
Hain Celestial has acquired Orchard House Foods, a prepared fruit, juices, fruit desserts and ingredients company with facilities in Corby and Gateshead in the United Kingdom. Orchard House supplies retailers,
Same as potassium, magnesium is arguably the hottest up-and-coming dietary mineral, recognised for its many health benefits, which continue to be elucidated, according to market research publisher Packaged Facts in the
Chr. Hansen has announced Delight, which it describes as a 3-in-1 solution to eliminate bitterness, restore flavour balance and give a smooth texture in cheeses with reduced calories. Today’s consumers
Britvic’s latest sustainable business report reveals what the company says are the significant advances it has made over the last year in encouraging consumers to lead healthier and more active
Solvay Aroma Performance has acquired what the company says is the best-in-class Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000 for its Zhenjiang production site in China which manufactures its vanillin range,
PureCircle has announced that rebaudioside M (“Reb M”) has secured a significant regulatory approval milestone for use as an ingredient in European food and beverage. The European Food Safety Authority
General Mills has reported on progress it has made against its publicly stated commitment to reduce sodium by 20% across 10 key U.S. retail product categories by the end of
DSM and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), the world’s largest humanitarian organisation fighting hunger around the world, have signed an agreement extending their existing partnership to combat hidden
McCormick & Company unveiled its annual Flavor Forecast showing the trends that will shape culinary exploration and innovation – in home kitchens, at restaurants and on retail shelves – across the
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) researchers have found a sap oozing from the stem of frost grape, a native U.S. grapevine, which has piqued their interest. This sap has an
Danone and B Lab have announced an open source cooperation agreement that aims to accelerate the process for large, publicly listed multinationals to become certified as B Corps. B Lab
Vital Solutions GmbH has published the results of human trials of its mango powder product, Careless, that demonstrate its efficacy
UK dairy group Dairy Crest has purchased the outstanding 50% share of Promovita Ingredients held by Fayrefield Foods for a
Oculer’s new technology cuts lead times for identifying thermoduric bacteria from 72 to 24 hours, saving up to €200m ($219m)
PureCircle lauched its newest set of stevia ingredients, the Zeta Family, that helps food and beverage product developers achieve the deepest
Food labels influence the perception of cheese flavour, says a study carried out by Sensolab (faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent
The so-called Paleo Diet has been around for some years, but has grown to achieve almost cult status, particularly in
Functional pancake and muffin company FlapJacked and Ganeden, the makers of the patented probiotic GanedenBC30, have partnered to launch Mighty
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €75 million loan to Chr. Hansen for the company’s research into and development
With its latest range, Sensient Flavors offers solutions for exceptional soft drink variants that especially appeal to adults. Its new
Arla has more raw milk in its care than ever before and more expected over the next five years. This
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has launched a new branding initiative based on the company’s 126-year legacy and ongoing commitment
Firmenich named coconut as the Flavor of the Year for 2016. Since 2005 when coconut water hit the shelves en masse,
Widco introduced a new line of wine-infused sea salts, pre-moistened so that consumers can make professional-standard cocktails without the need to
A Japanese textiles company has extended the cloth-making technology by which it creates fibre from wood pulp, and developed a
Cocoa demand will comfortably outstrip supply this season, which could support prices at their current high level, industry players said.
US Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack has announced the availability of $3.4 million for research projects in support of the new
Vitafoods Europe is to introduce a host of innovative attractions that will put the emphasis on interactivity, organisers have revealed.
Tesco announced that it will continue to “push” suppliers into stripping sugar from products and hinted that confectionery or fruit juice
Sports drinks may have accounted for the largest share of the sports nutrition market in 2014, but sports food is
By Heidi Cullip, Marketing Manager, EMEA, Innovation & Commercial Development, Tate & Lyle From energy-packed juices to meal-replacement smoothies, functional
Frutarom Health BU offers a new approach to tackle iron deficiency in vegan and vegetarian diets. AB-Fortis®, a patented encapsulated
Real Good Food, the UK-based diversified food group, has acquired the ISO2 Nutrition sports supplements brand from the administrators of
Archer Daniels Midland Company introduced two new natural source vitamin E products, Novato! Sunflower 5-67 Vitamin E and Novato! Sunflower
Belgium-based Puratos, a leading innovator in the bakery, patisserie, and chocolate industry, has acquired Pennant Ingredients, a leading provider of
Healthy Food Ingredients, L.L.C. has acquired Suntava Corp., a plant-based ingredients company known for its proprietary Suntava purple corn, a
After the cost of vital wheat gluten rocketed, now bakers who are dealing with yet another issue: tight supply. With
French supplier Solvay Aroma Performance has launched a range of natural vanilla flavors as the chocolate industry starts to ditch
WILD Flavors & Specialty Ingredients (WFSI) offers a wide range of appropriate concepts containing less sugar and fitting in a
Fazer, one of Finland’s and the Nordic region’s biggest food businesses, is adding a new chapter to the success story
DSM Nutritional Products launches its new health benefit platform, ‘Improve your digestion’, which provides a unique range of solutions for
Visitors to the Prospector® booth at Fi Europe were able to discover how the innovative search engine can speed up
Sensient’s Sweet, Savory and Beverage divisions showcased complete solutions for products with authentic sensory profiles and amazing taste sensations, supporting
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FDA extends “natural” deadline
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the comment period for the use of the term “natural” on food labelling till May 10, 2016. Due to the complexity of this