Energy drink market booming in NZ
17 December, 2007
New Zealand is in contention to be one of the top five consumer countries for energy drinks, while the US market rockets into first place, according to the latest report by global drinks consultancy Zenith International.
Taste potentiators
10 December, 2007 | Supplied by: DSM Food Specialties
Sensarite is a range of taste potentiators created for use in bakery and dairy applications. Developed using technology based on yeast, Sensarite enables the creation of products which combine great taste with improved nutritional profile.
Model predicts sweet corn quality
09 November, 2007
American scientists have developed a crop simulation model that can predict the quality and yield of sweet corn.
CSR value-adding local sugar crops
01 November, 2007
CSR Ethanol Agservices was awarded the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) Value-Adding Award at the 2007 NAB Agribusiness Awards for Excellence in Melbourne yesterday.
Australians not eating enough grain
31 October, 2007
A national consumer education campaign promoting consumption of at least four serves of grain-based foods a day for optimum health was launched this week in Sydney.
Spoiling fruit and vegetables have more antioxidants: study
30 October, 2007
Belgian scientists have reported that fruits and vegetables do not lose any antioxidant content in the days after purchase, even as tell-tale signs of spoilage appear.
Coca-Cola now with Chinese herbal remedies
23 October, 2007
The Coca-Cola Company has strengthened its share of the healthy beverages market by opening the Coca-Cola Research Center for Chinese Medicine at the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences in Beijing.
How sweet it is
10 October, 2007 by Janette Woodhouse, Editor
The widely publicised 'obesity epidemic' is driving a reduced-sugar trend across the whole spectrum of processed foods and drinks
Imitation cream
10 October, 2007 | Supplied by: Danisco Australia Pty Ltd
Fine bakery and dairy products deserve a high-quality whipped cream for decoration and filling applications, where taste, stability and economy of use are paramount.
Classifying mild onions
26 September, 2007
Onions that are mild in flavour and suitable for eating raw are to be labelled as mild under a new onion classification system.
Manufacturers with a fresh perspective on additives and preservatives
21 September, 2007
Food and drink manufacturers have turned their backs on additives and preservatives, preferring to go 'au naturel' and launch more 'additive- and preservative-free' products than ever before.
Ingredients for processed meat and poultry
12 September, 2007 | Supplied by: Danisco Australia Pty Ltd
Succulent textures, good taste and natural protection are benefits claimed for meat products made with ingredient solutions from Danisco.
Value-added poultry range
30 August, 2007 | Supplied by: Steggall Nutrition Pty Ltd
Steggles has launched new snack lines to revitalise the frozen, value-added poultry category
Meat processing ingredients
10 August, 2007 | Supplied by: Novonesis
Chr Hansen's INNO 20/INNO 30 system can be used to standardise steaks in new forms. Operating processes are thereby optimised and offcuts minimised. In another application, the value from offcuts can be increased and in the best possible way prepare raw material for further processes.
Imported seafood now safer than ever
10 August, 2007
The government will introduce additional screening of imported seafood for low level antibiotic residues, announced the Federal Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Minister, Peter McGauran.
