The IFT annual meeting and food expo kicks off June 22 at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center
May 5, 2014
Seen as one of the most important trade shows of the year for professionals involved in food science and technology, the show is expected to feature over 900 exhibiting companies. More than 100 educational sessions and 1,000 poster presentations will provide information on the latest developments and trends.
Health advocates have been whacking the sugar piñata. Consumers say they are cutting back, but sales receipts tell a different story. Dairy processors seek sweetening systems that allow for flavor but reduce the calorie count.
Dairy processors are in the “customer-is-always-right” business. But lately, knowing just what the customer is right about can test the faculties of even the keenest student of consumer behavior.
Chr. Hansen has introduced a strong alternative to annatto. By replacing annatto with the beta-carotene based WhiteWhey colors, cheese producers will experience an 85-95% reduction in color transfer to the whey, resulting in a production process that is simpler, faster and cheaper.
FMC Health and Nutrition significantly strengthened its natural colors offering with the 2012 acquisition of Phytone Ltd.’s unique color technology and its 2011 acquisition of Chilean-based South Pole Biogroup.
Used in a variety of dairy applications, Sethness Caramel Color is available in a wide range of strengths and hues to achieve food colors from light yellows to deep browns.
Sensient Colors LLC has announced the addition of Natural Brown, a new color platform that provides rich brown alternatives to caramel and certified colors.