Ingredients

Coconut water continues its surge in popularity

30 October, 2014

Recent 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, 2014

According to a report published by Canadean, consumers love the idea of natural sweeteners, but our taste buds are still adjusting.


Taste and convenience are key factors in potato consumption

23 October, 2014

Australian consumers are buying potatoes for taste and convenience, and are keen to purchase more, according to the Potato Tracker research study.


Recouping the costs of free-range eggs

23 October, 2014

Free-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.


Consumers want 'clean' yoghurt, and they're willing to pay for it

21 October, 2014

A 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.


NutraSweet to cease aspartame and L-phenylalanine production

30 September, 2014

NutraSweet has announced it will shut down its aspartame and L-phenylalanine production plant by the end of 2014 as part of a move to exit the aspartame segment of its business.


Premium fragrant rice developed for Australian conditions

10 September, 2014

A new premium rice variety has been developed for Australia. Topaz rice will be available to rice growers in October 2014.


Super sweet sugar substitutes aren't

08 September, 2014 by Matt Swayne

The taste of common sugar substitutes is often described as being much more intense than sugar, but participants in a recent study indicated that these non-nutritive sugar substitutes are no sweeter than the real thing.


Push for healthier food is an opportunity for additive manufacturers

21 August, 2014

A report on the global additives market has concluded that while synthetic food additives have been falling out of favour, demands for reductions in sugar, salt and saturated fat levels present new opportunities for manufacturers of food additives.


Fighting food fraud in the saffron market

19 August, 2014

Saffron is the world's most expensive spice. But as an object of desire it can also be a victim of fraud. A number of ISO standards have been developed to help fight against this fraud and assist quality saffron producers.


Fungus-based meat substitutes and the FDA

19 August, 2014

As the body responsible for food additive safety in the US, the FDA should have removed fungus-based meat products from sale years ago according to the CSPI.


Salt's sweet spot - Goldilocks dilemma

18 August, 2014

Two reports from a global collaborative study involving hundreds of investigators from 18 countries are shaking up conventional wisdom around salt consumption.


Would you like genetically edited fruit in a bowl on your table?

15 August, 2014 by Janette Woodhouse

Consumers are notoriously chary about 'genetically modified' foods. Would they be equally cautious about 'genetically edited' produce?


Naturex cherry-based antioxidants and curing enhancers

04 August, 2014 | Supplied by: Naturex

Naturex has expanded its portfolio of natural solutions for shelf-life extension with a range of cherry-based antioxidants and curing enhancers for meat and poultry products.


Super spaghetti and other dietary fibre futures

28 July, 2014

Super spaghetti is just one of the items on the plate of Adelaide researchers as they develop better quality pasta with improved health benefits.


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