Europe: NattoPharma says study on vitamin K2 product published in journal
NattoPharma says a study proving MenaQ7 Vitamin K2´s cardiovascular benefits has published in Thrombosis and Haemostasis. In the study titled Menaquinone-7 Supplementation Improves Arterial Stiffness in Healthy Postmenopausal Women: 244 healthy post-menopausal women were randomly assigned to take 180 mcg of MenaQ7 daily for three years, or placebo capsules. 93% of the participants completed the three-year study. Results confirm that MenaQ7 Vitamin K2 supplementation...
Europe: Cargill joins Mondelēz sustainable cocoa program
Cargill has signed a formal partnership agreement to support Mondelēz International’s Cocoa Life program to improve the livelihoods of cocoa farmers and to invest in a sustainable future for cocoa. Mondelēz International’s Cocoa Life program shares several similarities with Cargill’s Cocoa Promise program, as each initiative is focused on developing a cocoa supply chain that enables farmers to achieve better...
Americas: Design new website with content, user-friendliness, enjoyment, says FOODesign GM
FOODesign, a tna company, has launched a website to provide a resource for the global food industry. Joe Mistretta, FOODesign GM tells Food News International more the motivations and desired outcomes for this portal. FNI: What changes did the new website have compared to the old version? Mistretta: Last year was a period of transition for us here at FOODesign. After joining forces...
Americas: tna displays solutions at Snaxpo 2015
The tna intelli-flav OMS 5, on-machine seasoning (OMS) system will be displayed at Snaxpo 2015, from March 28 to 31. The tna’s global team will also demonstrate how its automation and controls capabilities can support manufacturers in design, installation and integration to maximize productivity and maintain snack food safety, quality and traceability. Fully integrated with both oil spray and flavor injection...
Americas: Doritos Jacked 3D released in the US
The newly released Doritos Jacked 3D is an amped-up version of the Jacked chip in a three-dimensional shape with even more intense crunch and bold flavor in every bite-sized triangle. The new snacks are available in the US in a Jalapeno Pepper Jack flavor. A Bacon Cheddar Ranch flavor will hit store shelves for a limited time this summer. Inspired...
Europe: Fonterra commissions ingredients plant in the Netherlands
New Zealand-based Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited has commissioned its new dairy ingredients plant in Heerenveen, in the north of the Netherlands. The plant produces whey and lactose specialty ingredients that will be used in high-value paediatric, maternal, and sports nutrition products by the company and its global customers. Built on a 25 hectare site that has been developed in partnership with...
Americas: PureCircle releases sustainability report
PureCircle has released a comprehensive sustainability report that highlights the impact that its vertically integrated supply chain has had on people and the planet. “Our mission is to mainstream stevia as the next natural origin sweetener for food and beverage products,” said CEO Jordi Ferre. The full report, which is available on the company's website, includes an update on PureCircle’s existing...
Middle East: Salt of the Earth releases low sodium salt with umani
Salt of the Earth Ltd. launches its Umami-Essence Sea Salt ingredient for sauces to dramatically decrease sodium levels—in some formulations by up to 50%—while boosting flavor. The all-natural Umami-Essence Sea Salt is low in sodium and, most importantly, contains no MSG or artificial ingredients. “This innovative ingredient can help food manufacturers keep the consumer-craved salty flavor while maintaining a low amount...
Europe: FOODesign releases fast food processing cooling system
Food processing equipment manufacturer FOODesign, a tna company, has launched the cryo-jet 5 ambient and chilled air cooling system. Utilising patented ambient air impingement technology, the system cools food products up to 10 times faster than systems based on forced convection or natural convection cooling, significantly reducing pre-packaging and pre-freezing cooling times and maintaining product quality. Suitable for applications including baked...
Americas: Scrutinize how food safety risks emerge in food factories, Mars tells FNI
Scientists from IBM Research and Mars, Incorporated have established the Consortium for Sequencing the Food Supply Chain, a collaborative food safety platform that will leverage advances in genomics to further one's understanding of what makes food safe a collaborative food safety platform that will leverage advances in genomics to further understanding of what makes food safe. Dave Crean, Vice President...