Preservatives

Maple Leaf Foods to Change ‘Misleading’ Product Labels

Maple Leaf Foods announced it is changing product labels on its line of Natural Selections line of deli meat products after a CBC Marketplace investigation revealed the meats contain nitrites, which may be linked to an increased risk in cancer. ...More
February 7, 2012
Posted in News
EFSA Re-evaluates Safety of Food Additives

The European Commission asked the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in 2010 to re-evaluate the safety of all previously authorized food additives by 2020, taking into account the latest science. Based on EFSA’s scientific advice, the European Commission and Member ...More
February 1, 2012
Posted in News, Colors
Jungbunzlauer Begins Lactic Acid Production

Jungbunzlauer has began production and supply of high-quality L(+)-lactic acid and salts at its new plant in Marckolsheim, France, where the company also produces gluconates and the sweetener ERYLITE®. ...More
January 19, 2012
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal, Dressing / Marinades, Flavor
O Canada, Naturex Opens Canadian Subsidiary

In response to growing demand for natural products by Canadian consumers, Naturex has expanded it operations with a new subsidiary opening in Toronto. The new operation will provide the full product portfolio and innovations to current and future Naturex customers and also ...More
December 16, 2011
Posted in News, Colors, Flavor
Natural Flavor System Shelf Life Extender

A targeted ingredient, by A&B Ingredients, increases the shelf life of natural flavor systems through microbial suppression. ...More
November 30, 2011
Posted in News, Dressing / Marinades, Flavor, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
EFSA Recommends Higher ADI for BHA

Following a request from the European Commission, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the Scientific Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS) issued a scientific opinion re-evaluating the safety of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) when used as ...More
October 21, 2011
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal
Getting Sauced

Innovative ingredients that boost nutrition and maintain appeal of ready-to-use sauces. ...More
October 19, 2011
Posted in Articles, Fiber, Flavor, Nutraceuticals, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Global Food Preservatives Sector Hit $1.35B in 2010

The global preservatives market grew an average of 1.3% annually from 2006 to 2010, reaching $1.35 billion in 2010, according to a new market report from Leatherhead Food Research. The report also found the market grew at a slower rate from 2009 to 2010 due to a slowdown in ...More
October 18, 2011
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal
Global Food Additives Sector Hits $24.5 Billion

Growing demand for functional foods and beverages that help consumers improve diet, health and well-being are driving growth in the $24.5 billion global food additives market, according to new market data from Leatherhead Food Research. The sector grew 4% in 2010, with ...More
September 14, 2011
Posted in News, Colors, Flavor, Nutraceuticals
Flavorful Sodium-Reduced Foods

Keeping sodium content low is a priority for most food designers. Salt replacers, flavor enhancers and a host of other tools can ensure low sodium maintains high satisfaction. ...More
August 26, 2011
Posted in Articles, Flavor, Sauces / Gravies / Soup