Ingredients

Del Monte Pacific and Fresh Del Monte Produce unite to target US

28-Jun-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Del Monte Pacific Ltd (DMPL) and Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. have announced a series of joint ventures to offer expanded refrigerated offerings across the US.

Women more prone to food allergies, study suggests

02-Jun-2017 By Will Chu

Food allergies are on the rise with the highest rates of intolerance recorded among women and the Asian population, a study concludes.

Pecan Deluxe hires Chamber International to improve its export efficiency following Brexit

02-Jun-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Pecan Deluxe which exports more than 75% of its bespoke cakes, biscuits, sauces and desserts to the EU, has hired overseas trade specialist, Chamber International, to offset any challenges posed by Brexit.

Nestlé increases Milkybar’s milk content to meet sugar reduction goal

30-May-2017 By Douglas Yu

Nestlé UK has reformulated Milkybar to boost milk percentage from 26% to 37.5%.

Vit D and calcium may reduce onset of early menopause: Study

30-May-2017 By David Anderson

Taking high doses of dietary vitamin D and calcium may be linked to a lower risk of early menopause as the findings could help in reducing health problems associated with this period.

Unsafe levels of arsenic found in baby food products, research finds

05-May-2017 By Will Chu

Almost three-quarters of infant and baby foods containing rice exceed safe levels of arsenic defined by EU law.

Whey protein approach could cut calories in yogurts and ice-cream

18-Apr-2017 By Will Chu

Novel-textured, high-protein desserts may soon become available thanks to a method that uses whey protein and polysaccharides to reduce the calorie content of high-fat foods such as ice-cream.

AkzoNobel pilot project to track bio-based raw materials

‘Despite growing attention for sustainability, we still cannot track bio-based raw materials’

11-Apr-2017 By Jenny Eagle

AkzoNobel, Advanced Biochemical (Thailand) Co. (ABT) and EY, have launched an online tool that can track the use of bio-based raw materials in products.

EFSA: No safety issues over acacia gum as food additive

07-Apr-2017 By Will Chu

Acacia gum is safe for use as a food additive concludes the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) following a risk re-evaluation request from the European Commission.

Fonterra probiotic shows potential to prevent diabetes in pregnancy

06-Apr-2017 By Will Chu

Dairy giant Fonterra’s naturally occurring probiotic could be responsible for a 68% reduction in gestational diabetes in pregnant women, according to researchers.

Top beverage firms want 100% sustainable juice and puree by 2030

27-Mar-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Döhler, FrieslandCampina Riedel, Refresco and Verbruggen Juice Trading Sustainable Products have signed an agreement to supply 100% sustainable juice and puree by 2030.

Are you ready for the ‘Cheester’ Easter Egg?

22-Mar-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Food blogger Annem Hobson has partnered with Wildes Cheese to create the first ever ‘Cheester Egg’ for Easter.

High cheese consumption does not raise cholesterol levels, Irish study suggests

17-Mar-2017 By Will Chu

Despite the link between cheese consumption and saturated fat levels, a study has observed little effect between the amount of cheese eaten and a person’s cholesterol levels.

US dairy milk sales expected to decline until 2020, Mintel report shows

16-Mar-2017 By Douglas Yu

A recent Mintel report says the US dairy category will see a continuous sales decline, in contrast to its strong growth in 2014 when there was a combination of high milk prices, increased international demand, and dairy milk repositioning itself to align...

Dairy Council: Milk mortality theory ‘poorly supported’

28-Feb-2017 By Will Chu

The hypothesis of a study, which looked into whether drinking milk to excess could shorten life span in women, is ‘poorly supported’ according to the Dairy Council.

Excess milk intake may shorten life span in women, researchers claim

16-Feb-2017 By Will Chu

Drinking milk to excess may be detrimental to health and could even shorten life span in women, according to Swedish researchers.

Swedes spin silk from whey protein

27-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

Whey protein has become the unlikely source for producing artificial silk as researchers have perfected a method that uses nanostructures to form this high-demand material.

Ornua to acquire cheese firm F.J. Need (Foods)

25-Jan-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Ornua (formerly the Irish Dairy Board) has signed an agreement to acquire F.J. Need (Foods), a Cheshire-based cheese company.

Post-exercise protein cuts later food intake: Study

23-Jan-2017 By Eliot Beer

Consuming a whey protein drink after exercise cuts later energy consumption and eating rate compared to consuming a carbohydrate drink among lean men, according to a study.

Probiotic fermented milk may ease GI distress: Danone study

10-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

Probiotic fermented milk (PFM) may relieve gastrointestinal discomfort via a modifying effect on the gut microbiota, says British research commissioned by French dairy giant Danone.

France meat and dairy ‘country of origin labeling’ trial comes into force

02-Jan-2017 By Jenny Eagle

France rolls out its two-year trial for mandatory country of origin labelling (COOL) for meat and dairy in prepared foods, this month.

Hydrosol develops vegan desserts using the same technology as yogurt

21-Dec-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Hydrosol has developed stabilizing systems from its Stabisol line to create vegan desserts, using the same technology as yogurt.

Dawn Food Products recalls bakery items after salmonella alert

20-Dec-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Albertsons and Safeway stores in the US are recalling bakery products supplied by Dawn Food Products made with Valley Milk Product's High Heat Nonfat Dry Milk Powder due to possible salmonella contamination.

FDA requested to relabel plant-based ‘milk’

19-Dec-2016 By Douglas Yu

US lawmakers and congressmen have urged the FDA last week in a letter to relabel plant-based products, as they believe that the use of the term “milk” by manufacturers is “misleading to consumers, harmful to the dairy industry, and a violation of milk’s...

Multi-strain probiotic could aid gut health – even if you’re healthy

19-Dec-2016 By Nathan Gray

A daily dose of multispecies probiotic could help improve intestinal health even in healthy people, according to new observational data.

Consumers willing to pay 75% more for known ingredients: Survey

15-Dec-2016 By Louis Gore-Langton

Branding ingredients has a mixed record of success but a survey reveals worldwide demand for recognisable ingredients.

Milk powder seized due to food safety concerns

02-Dec-2016 By Joseph James Whitworth

US Marshals have seized more than four million pounds of items made by Valley Milk Products due to Salmonella concerns.

‘You can’t get Feta than that’, claims Blogger as she creates first ever cheese Advent calendar

30-Nov-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Food writer, Annem Hobson, is turning her passion into a reality thanks to overwhelming consumer support to create the first ever cheese Advent calendar.

Where there’s a will…iced coffee concept makes whey protein cool

25-Nov-2016 By Lynda Searby

Arla Foods Ingredients has developed an on-trend whey protein iced coffee concept that it is confident will be “on the market and available to consumers very soon”, but can it dispel negative perceptions around whey protein drinks?

Common probiotic yoghurt strain reduces stress & anxiety in fish: Study

22-Nov-2016 By Will Chu

Lactobacillus plantarum has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety in fish and improve vitamin absorption, according to a study.

UK law seeks to close infant & follow-on formula ‘loopholes’

18-Nov-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

A UK bill seeking to close infant and follow-on formula regulation ‘loopholes’ has been unanimously endorsed by Parliament’s House of Commons.

Probiotic oral cavity-reduction potential has bite, study shows

17-Nov-2016 By Will Chu

A supplement containing Lactobacillus rhamnosus could enhance dental health by reducing tooth decay, according to a Chilean study.

Censoring choice? SNE concerned about Romanian infant formula plans

15-Nov-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Restricting mothers’ access to information about infant formula may have negative public health consequences, trade group Specialised Nutrition Europe (SNE) has said following a draft Romanian law banning the marketing of formula for under-2s.

Probiotic supplements on rise in global €40bn market

10-Nov-2016 By Shane Starling

Latest data from Euromonitor International shows the global probiotics market is worth about €40bn, yoghurt continues to be the dominant mode of delivery although probiotic supplements are growing fastest.

Rich concept? Personalised-protein at your service, sir (or madam)...

04-Nov-2016 By Lynda Searby

Entrepreneur Oliver Cookson has embarked on a new venture – a personalised protein-based nutrition service designed to “unravel the maze of protein by giving each consumer exactly what they need”.

Whey protein’s heart health benefits demonstrated in RCT study

31-Oct-2016 By Will Chu

Whey protein could reduce the risk factors associated with heart disease, an RCT has found.

Devil's milk peptides found to kill ‘superbugs’

28-Oct-2016 By Will Chu

Milk peptides from the Tasmanian devil may play a role in battling antibiotic resistant bacteria, according to researchers writing in Nature.

Probiota 2017 migrates to Berlin; call for scientific abstracts until 11 November

27-Oct-2016

An important prebiotic, probiotic congress takes place in Berlin on 1-3 February next year for those in the business and science of the microbiota.

SIAL, Paris 2016

Valio ValSa contains 50% less salt than ordinary margarine spreads and cheeses

20-Oct-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Valio lactose free milk powders; sodium reduced Valio ValSa cheese and spread; Play children’s yogurts with less sugar and Valio Better light spread have been recognized by SIAL for its innovation.

Nitrogen spiking: The loophole jeopardising protein’s podium place

20-Oct-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The European sports nutrition industry is calling for a ‘protein spiking’ loophole to be closed, but if there is any Brussels movement it is likely to be slow and this lapse threatens to knock the nutrition staple from the top step of the sports nutrition...

SIAL, Paris 2016

WILD on trend with vegan protein power drinks and Clarisoy dessert toppings

20-Oct-2016 By Jenny Eagle

WILD Flavors & Specialty Ingredients (WFSI), part of Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), is tapping into the vegan market with its protein power drinks and Clarisoy dessert toppings.

UNICEF cracks down on 'inappropriate' infant food promotion

14-Oct-2016 By Annie-Rose Harrison-Dunn

Five in six children under the age of two do not get adequate nutrition for physical and cognitive development during this critical period, says a UNICEF report calling for tighter regulation of infant nutrition products.

A winning formula? Free-from snacks are safest bet for food start-ups

13-Oct-2016 By Lynda Searby

Food and beverage start-ups that bring to market on-the-go snacks or beverages with a ‘free-from’ positioning have the best chance of success, whilst dairy concepts face the greatest risk of failure, finds new research.

Researchers create bioplastic ‘Wheypack’ from cheese waste

06-Oct-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Researchers led by AINIA technology center in Spain, have created a bioplastic ‘Wheypack’ from surplus cheese whey.

Advertising regulator rules against Alpro over paid-for tweets

21-Sep-2016 By Niamh Michail

Alpro did not make it clear enough that it had paid a British celebrity to post tweets about one of its products, the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled.