Archives for January 15, 2007

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Orange-fibre sausages - taste like the real thing?

By  Stephen Daniells

Replacing fat with orange fibre to improve the nutritional quality of the banger does not affect the sensorial nature of the product, Spanish researchers have reported.

Nestlé exercises Phospha-E option

By  Jess Halliday

Nestle has exercised its option to finalise its commercial agreement with Phosphagenics over the use of Phospha-E in specialised nutrition products for metabolic syndrome.

Weekly Comment

There aren't plenty more fish in the sea

As a youngster I was brought up on a healthy diet of tuna fish sandwiches and Disney - making my new year's resolution for 2007 the toughest yet. That's right, I'm giving up tuna and who knows, even cod.

Danisco encourages healthy innovation

By  Catherine Boal

Danish ingredients giant Danisco is set to host a seminar on international sweet snacking to encourage new product development in the bakery and confectionery industries.

TNA promises confectioners speedy bagging

By  Catherine Boal

Equipment supplier TNA has introduced its triple jaw vertical bagging system, capable of speeds in excess of 220 bpm, to the confectionery market with the machine set to be demonstrated at this month's ProSweets trade fair.

Cloudy apple juice four times healthier than clear

By  Stephen Daniells

The polyphenol content of cloudy apple juice is four times greater than clear juice, says new research that could see a shift in consumer preference from clear to cloudy.

Trends 2007

UK wine boom turns sour

By  Chris Mercer

Not everyone jostling for space on the UK wine market is going to survive over the next five years, but those who do are set to become some of the industry's biggest earners.

Cadbury scraps 'natural' label on 7UP

By  Lorraine Heller

Drinks giant Cadbury Schweppes is to change the labelling on its flagship 7UP product, following a fierce debate on the validity of new 'all natural' claims it placed on its labels just nine months ago.