Enzymatic process yields creaminess enhancer
Starch player Avebe launches novel based potato starch and creaminess enhancer for range of food applications.
Archives for November 13, 2007
Briefs: heat exchanger and gas analyser
A new heat exchange acts as an pollution controler; while a flameproof gas analyser allows efficiency measurements in hazardous areas.
Phytobase makes healthy chocs with superfruits
Phytobase is introducing a new organic dark chocolate bonbon at Whole Foods stores in the US that contains healthy ingredients at the cutting edge of the functional foods trend.
Cognis launches whipping agent for light foods
A new whipping agent from Cognis targets aerated food products, such as mousses and spreads, as need for high volume foods increases in step with foodservice growth.
CNI brings healthy fibre to food makers
Colloides Naturels International targets natural market demand with a combination of a wheat fibre and an acacia gum fibre that provides non-soluble and soluble fibre for a wide variety of food applications.
Metro Group completes Europe's largest RFID rollout
The Metro Group has upped the ante in Europe's move toward using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, completing the roll out of its use to 180 additional stores and warehouses in Germany.
Manufacturers tap trends to boost sandwich sales
UK consumers will spend a massive £4.1bn (€5.8bn) on sandwiches this year, thanks to manufacturers catching up with the health, ethnic and ethical trends dominating the market, according to Mintel.
New food-grade polypropylene designed for downgauging
A new injection moulding polypropylene (PP) grade of plastic resin allows food packagers the ability to increase production, while cutting down on the material needed, the manufacturer claims.