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Tomato by-products provide sustainable source of bioactives: Study

13-Feb-2012 - Industrial by-products from tomato processing contain a significant amount of bioactive compounds that could be used to provide natural and sustainable source of antioxidants for functional food formulation, or to act as preservative ingredients in foods, say researchers.

Princes invests in new tomato processing business

26-Jan-2012 - Princes is to become part-owner of its first tomato processing plant in a move expected to bring closer links with growers and suppliers.

We helped create new Chinese beverage category that's going global: SIG Combibloc

23-Jan-2012 - SIG Combibloc says the runaway Chinese success of its drinksplus technology is ‘going global’, with top food firms impressed by its premium beverage applications.

Gender and education play a large role in healthy convenience meal choices, study

20-Dec-2011 - Socio-demographic factors such as gender and education play a large role in consumer choice when it comes to buying health-orientated ready meals, but sensory appeal is still the dominant purchasing driver, finds a new study from Norway.

Ingredient innovation central to global soft drink growth, Leatherhead

16-Dec-2011 - Increasing use of innovative ingredients within soft drinks is one of the most notable trends witnessed by that industry over the past few years, according to Leatherhead Food Research.

‘Consumer friendly’ juice labelling rules approved by EU Parliament

15-Dec-2011 - The European Parliament (EP) has approved new labeling rules for fruit juices and nectars that it says aim to prevent ‘potentially misleading’ names for mixed juices and ‘no added sugar’ claims.

Taura targets Asian and US markets with fruit and veg inclusions

08-Dec-2011 - Taura Natural Ingredients, which was launching is URC Inclusions range at FIE in Paris last week, is aiming to enter both the US and Asian confectionery, snack, breakfast cereal and bakery markets with fruit and vegetable pieces produced by rapid concentration.

Novel bakery and confectionery blends with URC technology - Taura

23-Nov-2011 - Taura has launched an ingredients range that it claims allows manufactures to combine 100% ultra rapid concentrated (URC) fruit and vegetables with other ingredients for the first time in premium confectionery and baked goods.

The time to innovate in energy drinks is now, Doehler

17-Nov-2011 - Beverage brand owners would be sensible to diversify within energy drinks now or risk missing out on future market share in a sector increasingly crowded with concepts, according to German ingredients firm Doehler.

News in brief

Juna aims to cause Andean stir in UK juice sector

27-Oct-2011 - Juice startup Juna claims that it will shake-up the UK juice market following the recent launch of a new all-natural nectar range made mango, lulo, guanabana and mora fruits.

Rexam highlights ‘medical concerns’ of high caffeine soft drinks

22-Sep-2011 - Sales of energy drinks are booming, but a new report from Rexam also highlights growing concerns about high caffeine soft drink use amongst young people, especially in the developing world.

Increased dietary potassium reduces stroke risk, study suggests

14-Sep-2011 - Increased intake of dietary potassium sources such as dairy foods, fruit and vegetables can reduce one’s risk of suffering a stroke, according to a new study by scientists in Sweden.

Organic tomato juice more ‘nutritious’ than conventional juice?

02-Sep-2011 - Juice from organically grown tomatoes contains higher levels of bioactive polyphenols than juice made from conventionally grown tomatoes, says a new study.

Meat-free drive is impacting consumer markets: Euromonitor

30-Aug-2011 - Sales of meat have slowed considerably as the growing trend towards meat-free or meat-reduced diets impacts consumer markets, according to Euromonitor International.

Claims of abuse of wine and fruit workers rattle down supply chain

25-Aug-2011 - Claims of poor human rights conditions in South Africa’s fruit and wine industries have turned the spotlight on ethical supply chains as a new report calls on retailers to put pressure on their suppliers.

Cranberry price fluctuates at 8th Ocean Spray auction

08-Aug-2011 - Ocean Spray saw price fluctuations compared to May auction levels as the cranberry leader sold 148,750 gallons of concentrate at its eighth auction since switching to the sales system in 2009.

Half portions to count towards ‘five-a-day’

01-Aug-2011 - Half-portions of fruit and vegetables in processed and other composite foods will count towards the target of ‘five-a-day’ under a new UK industry scheme.

E.coli crisis

EC backs fruit and vegetables with media campaign in wake of 'E-Coli Crisis'

19-Jul-2011 - The European Commission is today launching a multimedia campaign as part of its €210m compensation package to support beleaguered European fruit and vegetables growers, processors and retailers still reeling from the 'E-Coli Crisis'.

New natural red milk colouring is brighter and cheaper, Chr Hansen

01-Jul-2011 - A new natural colour for fermented milks is brighter and also cheaper than alternatives on the market, according to manufacturer Chr Hansen.

Agrana opens fruit for dairy plant in Egypt

08-Jun-2011 - After a two month delay, sugar giant Agrana has started production at its new Egypt plant that will supply prepared fruit to dairy companies in the Middle East and North Africa.

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