Ingredienten

december 04, 2009

Aardappelzetmeelmarkt kan met 20% krimpen

Telers van zetmeelaardappelen moeten rekening houden met krimp. Dit blijkt uit berichten van verwerker Avebe. Telers moeten rekening houden met 20% minder aardappelen. In 2012 vervalt namelijk de EU-premie die Avebe ontvangt. Van laagwaardige zetmeelma...

november 17, 2009

Sweet potato among six flavour trends for 2010 as identified by Mintel

Mintel has identified six key flavors trends that will be recognizable in 2010 in the US market. Mintel’s flavor predictions for 2010 Cardamom - Known to be intensely aromatic with a strong, unique taste, cardamom will find a home in more than ju...

november 16, 2009

Starch manufacturer Avebe reports profit of EUR 3.1 million

Potato Starch manufacturer AVEBE has concluded the financial year 2008/2009 with a net profit of EUR 3.1 million. These results are reflected in the annual report that AVEBE is sending this month to the cooperative members."The annual results for ...

november 11, 2009

Sodium lawsuit against Denny's dismissed

A New Jersey Superior Court judge dismissed a lawsuit Tuesday accusing Denny's Corp. of perpetrating fraud by not disclosing the amount of sodium in its food. The lawsuit, the first sodium-related case against a restaurant company, was filed this summe...

oktober 29, 2009

Most European Palm Oil Buyers Fail Sustainability Test, Claims WWF

The majority of European palm oil buyers are failing to buy certified sustainable palm oil, despite its availability and the previous commitments by many companies to purchase it, according to a first assessment by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).WWF’s P...

oktober 23, 2009

Remarkable reduction in trans fat consumption WITHOUT labeling in Australia and New Zealand

In a report published today, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has shown that intake of trans fatty acids (TFAs) from manufactured sources has declined in the Australian and New Zealand population by 25-40% since 2007. FSANZ Chief Scientist...

oktober 22, 2009

Queens restaurant turns 'Regular' Fry into culinary hot potato

In this era of the updated hamburger, it’s surprising that such short shrift has been given its sidekick, the French fry. But at last a thrilling new fry has revealed itself — in the Chinatown neighborhood of Flushing, Queens, of all places. Xiao La Ji...

oktober 19, 2009

Tate & Lyle survey reveals that health and wellness remains front of mind for European consumers

Research released today by Tate &Lyle shows that consumers continue to see health and wellness as an important issue and will pay more for foods that display health benefits on their labels. The findings are part of Tate &Lyle’s ongoing resea...

oktober 18, 2009

Granaten in aardappels bij Avebe

In een partij aardappels bij de Avebe-fabriek in Ter Apelkanaal zijn zaterdag enkele granaten gevonden, waarschijnlijk afkomstig uit de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Na de ontdekking is de munitie aan de kant gelegd. Het Explosieven Opruimingscommando (EOC) uit...

oktober 15, 2009

ConAgra Foods to Reduce Sodium in Products by 20 Percent by 2015

ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) one of North America’s leading food makers, today announced its pledge to reduce salt across its portfolio of food products by 20 percent by 2015. Since 2006, the company has already removed more than 2 million pounds o...

Etenia is a potato starch based enhancer of creaminess in low fat products

oktober 08, 2009

Avebe wins Food Valley award for its Etenia line of starches

At the Food Valley Conference on 8 October 2009 AVEBE received the prestigious Food Valley Award 2009 for its ETENIA™ line of starches.ETENIA™ is the new potato based product range from AVEBE that will help food manufacturers meet consumer demand for h...

september 26, 2009

FTC allows Dow to sell Morton Salt to K+S

Dow Chemical Co., the largest U.S. chemical maker, won U.S. approval to sell its Morton Salt business to K+S AG for $1.68 billion.

september 25, 2009

Avebe verwerkt zetmeelaardappelen sneller dan gepland

De verwerkingslocaties van Avebe in Gasselternijveen en Ter Apelkanaal verwerken meer fabrieksaardappelen dan de planning aangeeft."De campagne is goed van start gegaan", stelt een woordvoerder van het aardappelzetmeelconcern. "Het verwe...

september 22, 2009

Michael Jensen to succeed Uffe Andreasen as CEO of KMC

KMC has appointed a new CEO, Michael Jensen, to succeed current CEO, Uffe Andreasen who announced his plans to retire the post earlier this year. Michael Jensen takes over the position starting September 21, 2009

september 21, 2009

Kerry launches 'Route to Natural' flavour for baked savoury snacks at FIE 2009

Snack food manufacturers seeking to target the better-for-you, natural savoury snacks market will be interested in Kerry’s great-tasting cheese and salami Route to Natural baked snack flavouring. MSG-free and containing all-natural ingredients, this ne...

september 18, 2009

Acrylamide: Why french fries shouldn't be overheated

A natural byproduct of cooking high-carbohydrate foods at high temperatures, acrylamide turns up in a wide variety of roasted and baked foods, including potato chips, french fries, breakfast cereal, baby food, bread and crackers.Research has shown tha...

september 07, 2009

Smart salt distribution enables up to 25% reduction

Scientists at Top Institute Food and Nutrition (TIFN) announce new technology that enables up to 25% salt reduction in food products without loss of taste and without sodium substitutes, or taste or aroma additives. This new technology is an enormous b...

september 04, 2009

Onderwatergewicht zetmeelaardappelen Avebe boven gemiddeld

Het onderwatergewicht van de zetmeelaardappelen die zijn aangevoerd bij Avebe ligt tot nu toe gemiddeld op 475 gram. Dat is ruim boven het meerjarige gemiddelde, meldt woordvoerder Johan Russchen van het aardappelzetmeelconcern.Volgens Russchen zijn ...