Published: May 24, 2012 By: Arabella Mileham

Dutch-based food and ingredients company Vion has reported disappointing results for 2011, with increased raw material prices putting heavy pressure on profit margins.

Published: May 22, 2012

The Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL) is now looking at fortification of vitamin and minerals into baked foods. The key intention is to enhance the nutritive value of the products.

Published: May 18, 2012

La Brea Bakery said it will roll out four new electric trucks in Los Angeles to deliver the bakery’s fresh baked loaves, rolls and baguettes.

Published: May 18, 2012

Treatt USA will unveil coffee Treattarome full roast 9780 and coffee Treattarome mellow 9781 at the Institute of Food Technologists’ annual meeting and food exposition June 26-28 in Las Vegas.

Published: May 17, 2012

Malaysia-based Brahim's Holdings plans to invest MYR130m ($42.14m) to set up a new sugar refinery in Sarawak, Malaysia. The refinery is expected to provide the company with a revenue of MYR250m ($81.05m) by the end of the first year.

Published: May 17, 2012

Nutrisystem, a provider of weight management products, has launched Nutrisystem Everyday product line at Kroger, the leading grocery retailer in the US.

Published: May 15, 2012

The food ingredient sector is on a high growth trajectory. Strong consumption and investment demand are expected to drive the segment, according to industry experts.

Published: May 10, 2012

Israeli flavour and fragrance company Frutarom, which has completed the takeover of Slovenian flavors firm Etol, is set to delist it, in accordance with its acquisition plan. Following the delisting, Etol will become a private company.

Published: May 10, 2012

US-based Kemin Industries has launched BactoCEASE — a propionic acid-based antimicrobial designed to protect Ready-to-Eat (RTE) meat and poultry products from Listeria monocytogenes.

Published: May 08, 2012 By: Rod Addy

EU dairy and beverage manufacturers may have access to another form of the dietary fibre methylcellulose, which induces feelings of fullness ¬– or satiety – if a novel foods application by Dow Wolff Cellulosics (DWC) succeeds.

Published: May 08, 2012

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) is seeking views on the use of methylcellulose, a carbohydrate derivative, as a novel food ingredient for use in a range of foods.

Published: May 05, 2012

VitaminSpice has acquired the assets of Eat Right International, which includes ten gourmet seasonings.

Published: Apr 23, 2012

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has developed guidance on edible and non-toxic glitters and dusts, in order to help food businesses and consumers in the UK to safely use glitters and dusts with food.

Published: Apr 23, 2012

UK firm Biocatalysts Ltd have launched a new microbial enzyme for the enhancement of umami flavours in cheese production.