Holdbac YM Plus controls a wider range of difficult fungal contaminants.
October 28, 2013
By controlling a wider range of difficult fungal contaminants, in particular spoilage yeast isolated from fermented dairy products, DuPont's Holdbac YM Plus is designed to meet the specific needs of dairy manufacturers.
Dairy processors have noticed an increasing consumer preference for dark chocolate. Cocoa and chocolate suppliers discuss the evolution of consumer preferences, formulation considerations, environmental concerns and what’s next. Chocolate tea, anyone?
Protein is under-represented in the American diet, yet consumers want protein-rich foods and beverages. New developments from protein ingredient suppliers are driving product innovations.
Perception does not equal reality when it comes to knowledge about nutrient intake, according to the 2013 IFIC Functional Foods Survey
October 2, 2013
The 2013 International Food Information Council Functional Foods Consumer Survey reveals that despite consumers’ reported knowledge about nutrition, the majority (67 percent) believe they fall short of meeting “all or nearly all” of their nutrient needs. “Functional foods” are defined as foods that have benefits beyond basic nutrition—such as blueberries, yogurt, and fortified milk, bread or cereal.
The innovative processing solution from Arla Food Ingredients has been named "Best Beverage Ingredient" at the Beverage Innovation Awards, held at the Drinktec.
September 20, 2013
It's not turning lead into gold, but a new process does allow turning acid whey into value-added dairy products, such as high-protein fermented beverages, whey smoothies and fermented desserts.
Don’t mourn the passing of synthetics just yet, says one color supplier. The demand for artificial colors has not decreased. It has remained very consistent and we expect to see that trend continue, he said.
For ages, cheesemakers used spices to color their products. Other dairy food processors, however, have formulated with synthetic colorants. As consumers scrutinize food labels, the entire dairy industry is seeking natural alternatives. Thankfully, the technology has improved.