Why hasn't the confectionery industry embraced stevia?
27 March, 2015Given the increasing noise around sugar's ill effects on health, one would expect the sugar-free confectionery market to be booming. But this isn't the case: sugar-free lines accounted for less than 7% of global confectionery launches in 2014.
Whey protein plus calcium ingredient for seniors
26 March, 2015 | Supplied by: Arla Foods IngredientsArla Foods Ingredients has launched Nutrilac Ageless, a whey protein plus calcium ingredient that will enable dairy companies to create yoghurts and desserts aimed at the seniors market.
AFGC seeks to extend dietary fibre claims transition period
24 March, 2015What do you think of the new requirements for nutrition content claims about dietary fibre? The Australian Food and Grocery Council has applied to FSANZ to have the transition date extended by one year to January 2017.
Chr. Hansen eXact NG Flavor+ culture for improved dairy flavour without gas production
16 March, 2015 | Supplied by: Chr. HansenChr. Hansen has launched eXact NG Flavor+, a culture that gives a creamy and rich dairy flavour with increasing diacetyl production during shelf life - without gas production.
Kalsec validates process for ridding spices of Salmonella
25 February, 2015A study performed on carrot pellets using a scaled representation of the proprietary Kalsec extraction process has found a 6-log reduction in Salmonella.
Haze-preventing enzymes approved for use in winemaking
20 January, 2015The Food Standards Code has been amended to include the haze-preventing enzymes Aspergillopepsin 1 and 2. The move has been welcomed by the Australian and New Zealand wine industries.
Haze-preventing enzymes approved for use in winemaking
20 January, 2015The Food Standards Code has been amended to include the haze-preventing enzymes Aspergillopepsin 1 and 2. The move has been welcomed by the Australian and New Zealand wine industries.
Dairy products and type 2 diabetes risk
04 December, 2014A recent study found that while yoghurt was associated with a reduction in type 2 diabetes risk, other dairy products had no impact.
Arla Foods Nutrilac milk proteins produce 'recombined' cheese without fresh milk
26 November, 2014Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a range of 'recombining' solutions to enable dairy companies to produce specialty cheeses without fresh milk.
Spices and herbs: improving health through flavour
05 November, 2014Spices and herbs can play a significant role in improving health, by helping to reduce sodium, kilojoule and fat intake while making healthy eating more appealing, conclude the authors of a scientific supplement published in the journal Nutrition Today.
Coconut water continues its surge in popularity
30 October, 2014Recent efforts to promote coconut water as a natural and healthy soft drink have moved it into the mainstream in the US and, according to Innova Market Insights, manufacturers are now focusing on developing the European market.
Natural sweeteners on the rise … slowly
28 October, 2014According to a report published by Canadean, consumers love the idea of natural sweeteners, but our taste buds are still adjusting.
Recouping the costs of free-range eggs
23 October, 2014Free-range eggs currently account for over 20% of the 4 billion eggs produced in Australia each year. IBISWorld has released a report analysing how the various operators along the supply chain will take advantage of the trend.
Taste and convenience are key factors in potato consumption
23 October, 2014Australian consumers are buying potatoes for taste and convenience, and are keen to purchase more, according to the Potato Tracker research study.
Consumers want 'clean' yoghurt, and they're willing to pay for it
21 October, 2014A survey has found that consumers desire dairy products, such as yoghurt, prepared with simple and familiar ingredients and would consider paying extra for these attributes.
