Superfruits’ popularity and diversity increasing
01 August, 2011
Incaberries, cranberries, pomegranate, Maqui berries - the range and popularity of superfruits available in Australia and New Zealand is continuing to increase.
Omega-3 reduces anxiety and inflammation in healthy students
15 July, 2011
A study gauging the impact of consuming more fish oil showed a marked reduction both in inflammation and anxiety among a cohort of healthy young people.
DNA marker test tracks down rogue bovine genes
14 July, 2011
DNA detectives from the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) have the know-how to pinpoint whether a cow or a bull is responsible for any genetic glitches.
Strain HN019 study
30 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Danisco Australia Pty Ltd
A collaborative study by Danisco and Fonterra Co-operative Group on the effects of Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 on colonic transit time (CTT) and digestive symptoms has just been published in the Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology.
Rosemary extract EU legislation
29 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Columbit Australia
Kalsec has raised concerns over inaccurate and confusing labelling advice surrounding recently instigated EU legislation permitting the use of specific rosemary extracts as approved additives: antioxidants.
Gelita collagen protein solution
28 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Gelita Asia Pacific Africa
Gelita has developed a number of ingredient concepts based on collagen proteins.
Woolworths bread now salt reduced
10 May, 2011
Woolworths store-baked soft white bread now contains 25% less salt and the company has also reduced salt in its wholemeal, grain and sourdough breads.
Ballantyne Foods boutique range of cheese powders
06 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Ballantyne Food Ingredients
Ballantyne Foods has developed a boutique range of cheese powders that will boost the appeal of foods with an authentic and intense cheese flavour.
Fonterra cheddar cheese on GlobalDairyTrade
05 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Fonterra
Fonterra has announced that cheddar cheese would be offered for sale on the global electronic trading platform from the 19 July Trading Event.
Ocean achieves SQF certification
04 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Ocean Spray ITG
Ocean Spray has achieved the highest attainable SQF (Safe Quality Food) certification for food manufacturing and distribution.
Salkat range of nutritional and functional ingredients
03 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Salkat Australia Pty Ltd
Salkat offers an extensive range of nutritional and functional ingredients including Hytolive, an Extra Virgin Olive Oil that is all natural and highly bioavailable. With high-purity hydroxytyrosol, a non-toxic antioxidant shown to protect and prevent brain deterioration, Hytolive is stable at high temperatures, is both water and fat soluble and is suitable for both functional foods and dietary supplements.
Symrise Beef Flavor Collection
03 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Symrise Pty Ltd
Symrise has expanded its portfolio of culinary meat flavourings with its Beef Flavor Collection which features regional preferences.
Givaudan TasteSolutions and Sense It Sweet programs
03 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Givaudan Australia
Givaudan is expanding its TasteSolutions health and wellness program by increasing investment and resources in taste technology to address food manufacturers’ sweetness challenges. The company continues to grow its discovery program to develop natural ingredients from botanical sources and biotechnology. Givaudan also has a pipeline of artificial molecules and USA GRAS regulatory approval for a new sweetness modifier to add to its existing flavour ingredients’ palette to help create sweetness and mouthfeel solutions for sugar reduction.
Quinoa the pseudograin
02 May, 2011
“Swapping high-GI grains in our diet for an ancient, nutrient-packed ‘super seed’ may lead to better health for millions of Australians,” says Dr Joanna McMillan, registered nutritionist and accredited practising dietician.
Non-fish origin long-chain omega-3
02 May, 2011
A pioneering Australian research alliance is leading the international race to break the world’s reliance on fish stocks for its supply of the vital dietary nutrient, long-chain omega-3.
