Health crisps increase growth
A developing demand for premium products such as those made with alternative ingredients is keeping the UK crisps market on a steady 2.5 per cent growth rate, Mintel says in a new report.
Archives for July 12, 2007
Neptune and Nestle team up for NKO food research
Neptune Technologies and Bioressources has entered into a collaborative agreement with the Nestle Research Centre that will pave the way towards Neptune Krill Oil's use in range of functional foods.
Daily allowances for vitamins need to be changed, study says
New recommended daily allowances for micronutrients need to be set if European regulation on the maximum levels of vitamins and minerals is to be successful, a study has said.
Danisco expansion to ease probiotic supply bottleneck
Danish ingredients firm Danisco has completed the expansion of a new probiotic facility in Madison to ease supply bottlenecks and meet ever-increasing demand from dairy.
Horny Goatweed linked to better bone health
Flavonoids derived from the Chinese herb Epimedium may increase bone mineral density (BMD) at the hip and lower back, and may have benefits against osteoporosis, suggests a new study.
Chr Hansen launches 'natural' spray-dried dairy flavors
Chr Hansen has launched a new line of spray-dried dairy flavors in the US, which the firm claims provide some of its most successful flavors in a more convenient application form.