Danish ingredients firm KMC has launched a potato starch bakery glaze that it says has superior shine and adhesion functionality that may even trump traditional egg and dairy-based options.
As bakery growth flattens in Western economies, Latin America and Asia Pacific are two emerging markets that are set to dominate global bakery growth, an analyst suggests.
Researchers at the University of Adelaide in South Australia are collaborating with Italian scientists from universities of Bari and Molise to produce pasta that will have additional health benefits for consumers.
Australasian food company Goodman Fielder plans to sell or shut down nearly 15 factories across Australia and New Zealand over the next three years, as a part of its efforts to generate A$100m ($102.56m) in savings.
Federation of Hotels and Restaurants’ Association of India (FHRAI) - the apex body of the Indian hospitality industry - plans to set up inexpensive food testing laboratories in the country, in order to provide an affordable way to ensure safety and hygien
Flour Mills of Nigeria plans to invest NGN100bn ($623.36bn) in Nigeria over the next five years, to take advantage of the increasing demand for pasta, bread and fast food in the country.
Enjoy Life Foods, a producer of allergy-friendly snacks, has announced that it has received the official Non-GMO Project Verification on 24 of its top food products, with additional products still under review.
Consumers who prefer milk chocolate have a significantly lower threshold for bitter tastes, according to a new study that suggests manufacturers could benefit from testing consumer rejection thresholds as part of their R&D process.
A multi-million dollar Australian pet food firm has snapped up troubled confectioner Darrell Lea for an undisclosed sum as it plans to delve into a new market area.
The European Commission has forecast EU cereal prices to remain high and unstable and is wary of the destabilising effects of other commodities such as maize and wheat.
Limagrain Céréales Ingrédients (LCI) has introduced a maize-based nut substitute ingredient to add a nutty taste and texture to food products without introducing nut allergens to food facilities.
“There is no evidence to suggest that following a gluten-free diet has any significant benefits in the general population.” That is the finding of a study published in the September 2012 issue of the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Several Israeli bakery chains have been issued with charges by the anti-trust authorities over accusations of collaborative involvement in the price fixing of bread products and anti-competition activities.
Nestlé USA has launched a number of new candy varieties and packs for the Halloween 2012. New varieties include - SweeTARTS Skulls & Bones, Spooky Nerds, WONKA Trickster Treats, and Nestlé’s Largest Bag.
Researchers at University of Adelaide, Australia, are collaborating with an international team of researchers from Italy, to develop better quality pasta, which also offers health benefits.
