Non-GM all the way

THE DEBATE over genetically modified (GM) crops is far from over, and developments in the area of genetic modification continue. This year, the European Union is expected to take another step in favour of GM by  approving the cultivation of a pest-resistant maize variety, despite blares of opposition.

Tasty free-from products

FREE-FROM products, or those that do not contain gluten, lactose, and egg, are a growing segment in the industry. Categories without gluten and/ or dairy are the largest, and are expected to expand even further since consumption of these products is not a fad, but more of a need driven by the prevalence of food intolerances and allergies.

Sweet success in ingredient innovation

SUGAR and salt may not be sexy as other ingredients, but what would we do without them? After all, even in the age gone by of molecular gastronomy,the bottom line has always been about flavor. Every new product developer knows that the new launch could be the healthiest ever on the shelf, but if it tastes like paper or leaves a metallic aftertaste, then it's not going to move.

Thaifex: Another record-breaking event

THAIFEX-World of Food Asia offered show attendees a multitude of opportunities to identify potential business partners across 16 different food and hospitality segments, with similar robust performance in World of Seafood, World of Coffee & Tea and World of FoodService. The fair, which took place from 21-25 May at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre, saw visitor attendance reach 30,479. According to organisers, there were 20% more foreign exhibitors this year at 1,463.

Vitafoods Asia adds in-depth conference, innovations awards

DEMAND for nutraceutical and functional foods in Asia is being driven by the growing number of high earning, middle class consumers who seek solutions to health and well-being issues. There is also massive potential for companies to exploit the untapped potential for functional food and drinks in this region.

Understanding legislation and trends in product inspection

THAILAND is a major producer of poultry, alongside the United States and China. In 2012, 11% of the total amount of exports was chicken and poultry products.

Consistent dough quality

THE ZPM is the only industrial continuous mixing system to have shafts that run in the same direction, according to its manufacturer WP Bakery Group.

IFF flavors facility opens in Illinois

The International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) brings its creation laboratories closer to customers in the greater Chicago area

A new look and tagline for Snyder’s-Lance

The company updates its corporate logo to emphasize its growth toward becoming a branded snack food company

Pfizer to buy Hospira for $17 billion

Acquisition will mean ownership of the world’s leading provider of injectable drugs and infusion technologies and a global leader in biosimilars  

Barry Callebaut opens Chocolate Academy in Cologne

World's leading chocolate manufacturer will offer first-class trainings in confectionery, pastry and cake design for chocolate professionals in its first center in Germany  

System meets microbial screening requirements of SMEs

The Celsis Accel system allows Home, Beauty and Pharmaceutical products to be quickly released from micro hold reducing manufacturing cycle times and inventory requirements