Speciality wheat ingredients spark growth
US starch supplier MGP Ingredients witnesses the benefits of 'adding-value' to ingredients products with strong growth in low-carb ingredients pushing demand for its resistant wheat starch FiberStar 70.
Archives for March 8, 2004
Dairy may fight obesity
There has been an increase in health conscious consumers in recent times and as a result products that make health claims (functional foods) have been driving the dairy sector's growth. However, a new study has suggested that even non-added-value...
Miller launches beer in Fridge Pack cans
Miller Brewing is to package beer in innovative new containers, which the company claims are designed to fit conveniently into home refrigerators. The firm is the first to apply the Fridge Pack, a popular consumer package in other beverage segments,...
Raw material pricing will continue to knock food industry in 2004
Wheat, corn and soybean prices will remain high for much of 2004, warns the US agency Fitch Ratings, with the industry likely to see a continual shifting of higher ingredients costs onto the food manufacturer. But tough negotiations to 'lock-in'...
Cereal chemists redefine wholegrains
Rubbing shoulders on the shelves with 'low-carb' friendly food products, wholegrains must reach out to the consumer to remain in the game. Cereal chemists in the US bring wholegrains into the user-friendly zone with a new, easy-to-understand definitition.