Published: Jun 08, 2012

Asset management firm Banyan Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of Purity Life Health Products, a producer of natural health products, from SunOpta in a C$14.7m ($14.27m) deal.

Published: Jun 07, 2012

Morarka Organic Foods has launched Down to Earth brand Chunky tomato soup under its range of vegetable soups in international foods category.

Published: Jun 07, 2012

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has today published an opinion on mineral oils in food.

Published: Jun 06, 2012 By: Kacey Culliney

Chinese ingredients firm, Fenchem, has established a strong business presence in the EU and US but has now turned its attention back to its local territory – to target what it says is a region with burgeoning opportunities.

Published: Jun 05, 2012 By: Elaine Watson

Californian juice maker POM Wonderful has expanded its presence in the industrial ingredients market with the launch of a new 100% Pomegranate Juice Concentrate for use in foods, beverages, supplements and cosmetics.

Published: Jun 05, 2012 By: Oliver Nieburg

The International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) anticipates a lower than expected global cocoa shortage in the 2011/12 season due to ideal weather conditions and higher grinds in some cocoa producing countries.

Published: Jun 05, 2012

SensoryEffects Flavor Systems has acquired the assets of Flavors From Florida, Inc., a supplier of flavor systems to dairy and beverage manufacturers in the United States, Central America and the Caribbean.

Published: Jun 05, 2012

US-based confectionery giant Mars Chocolate expects to purchase 90,000 tons of certified cocoa in 2012, as part of its aim to buy cocoa from certified sustainable sources by 2020.

Published: Jun 02, 2012

The International Fishmeal and Fish Oil Organisation (IFFO) says 60% of the products made by its members come from well managed fisheries after Chilean and Norwegian facilities met its sustainability standards.

Published: Jun 02, 2012

Norfolk-based cold pressed rapeseed oil producer Larchwood Foods has developed two oils to meet the requirements of the food manufacturing sector:

Published: Jun 01, 2012

AarhusKarlshamn (AAK) has acquired Crown-Foods A/S, a Morkov, Denmark-based maker of sauces and dressings for food service customers. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Published: Jun 01, 2012

US-based soup maker Campbell Soup Company plans to roll out at least 30 new soup products in its next fiscal year, to boost the sales of its ready-to-serve business.

Published: Jun 01, 2012

US packaged foods company ConAgra has switched back to using high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in its Hunt’s ketchup, less than two years after it replaced HCFS with sugar, stating that the initiative did not boost consumer demand.

Published: May 31, 2012 By: Rod Addy

Derek Wiles shares his stories of life in the fresh olive oil business. Rod Addy reports

Published: May 31, 2012

Doehler has added red hues called Red Brilliance to its natural colour range. The colouring concentrates are produced from black carrots at Doehler's plant in Akkent, Turkey and meet clean-label requirements for food and drink applications.

Published: May 31, 2012

LycoRed Israel has launched microencapsulated formulations for hair and nail nutrition, which it claims will expand options for manufacturers. The products are based on vitamin B complex and amino acids.

Published: May 31, 2012

Biocatalysts' new product Lactase 849MDP is a fungal enzyme that can be used in Kosher and Halal applications.

Published: May 31, 2012

DD Williamson (DDW) has developed a new oil-dispersible caramel colour using its proprietary emulsion technology.

Published: May 31, 2012

Denise Morrison, president and chief executive officer of Campbell Soup Co., said the Camden, N.J.-based company is “working very hard to lay the groundwork for a different and exciting future for Campbell.”

Published: May 31, 2012

First-quarter earnings at global flavor and ingredients company Frutarom Industries Ltd. rose 3% to $13.5 million, up from $13.1 million in the same period a year ago.