Edible coatings for ready-to-eat foods

Demand for fresh ready-to-eat fruits and vegetables is driving growth of edible films

Cocoa flavonols can improve blood flow

A first in the cocoa and chocolate industry, Barry Callebaut receives EU approval for its flavonol health claim FOLLOWING the positive Scientific Opinion issued by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in July 20121, the EU Commission has approved Barry Callebaut’s health claim submission on cocoa flavanols, under Regulation No 851/2013.

Baking with quinoa

DeutscheBack incorporates 10% quinoa in baking premixes REGARDED as the food of the future in many regions, the quinoa plant has a high nutritive value and is also especially hardy. Cultivated for thousands of years, this grain-like crop is seen as the food that may help fight undernourishment, because it is the only food crop that contains in its protein all the essential amino acids that humans need.

Chia boosts nutritional profile of bread

5% chia seeds can raise the protein, fibre, and lipid of bread CHIA (Salvia hispanica) has long been known to be a source of omega-3 fatty acids, and is a superfood in its own right. More recently, a research team from Valencia, Spain, sought out the health benefits of the seeds when added to bread. According to a report in Food&Drink Business, research from the Agrochemistry and Food Technology has shown that adding chia seeds to bread enhances nutritional value.

Bringing camel milk to the world

From its artisan milk chocolates to The Majlis Dubai milk café, Al Nassma is setting itself apart from competition, writes RIA MENDOZA.

A’Saffa: Broad range of products

Processed poultry specialist A’Saffa has expanded its product portfolio, writes ZAINAB MANSOOR THE OMANI company, A’Saffa Foods S.A.O.G., offers a diverse range of fresh and frozen foods, including chicken, vegetables, seafood, value-added poultry and meat products, and fruit and pulp. Whilst first and foremost a producer of poultry, the company offers squid rings, breaded butterfly shrimp and fish. Fruit products include pomegranate, guava, strawberry, and mango. A’Saffa also has a brand of min

UAE food and drink sector remains promising

D?hler creates innovation platform

Conference aims to develop agribusiness in Upper Egypt

Arla pioneers mobile packaging facility

Hershey, Barry Callebaut complete joint project

PepsiCo names CEO for AMEA