Superfruits could wrestle gut health beverages from dairy
New Zealand's HortResearch is conducting research aimed at taking fruit and fruit-derived ingredients into the next generation of gut health drinks based on their prebiotic properties.
Archives for October 26, 2006
Danisco targets anti-staling with 'breakthrough' enzyme
Danisco has extended its bakery enzyme range with a new amylase enzyme that slows down the staling of industrial bakery products, and extending the shelf life of bread.
Europe's packaging giants feast on China
European makers of dairy and beverage packaging are planning further expansion in China as they continue to sign some of their biggest orders in this booming food market.
Tetra Pak crowned a Russian "Superbrand"
The Russian arm of packaging giant Tetra Pak has been judged to be a "Superbrand" by an independent organisation in the country.
Nestlé backtracks after re-branding blunder
Swiss confectioner Nestlé has been forced to relaunch one of its signature European brands following the failure of its original re-brand.
Loders Croklaan launches reduced saturate bakery shortening
A new trans-free, non-hydrogenated bakery shortening claims to allow manufacturers to reduce saturated fat by up to 30 percent, while still offering the same functionality as traditional shortenings.