Two formulations target reduced-calorie fruit dessert market
Two new formulations will allow European food processors to meet the demand for reduced-calorie fruit desserts, according to their manufacturer.
Archives for April 10, 2006
Plant sterols, glucomannan snack bars could improve cholesterol levels
Snacking on bars containing plant sterols and glucomannan could improve cholesterol levels of both diabetic and non-diabetics, but had no effect on glucose control, reports a Canadian study.
iCone adds twist to carton packaging
The 'iCone' is the big new idea in carton packaging from Elopak, intended to fend off competition from plastics and provide a new vehicle for premium soft drinks.
Companies offer cup filling and packing service for convenience market
Two companies have teamed up to provide a cup filling and packing service for processors looking to quickly cash in on the public's growing appetite for convenience foods.
Listeria test speeds up detection process, company claims
A new Listeria assay allows processors to simultaneous detect and differentiate between two species in a single test for food products.