Dropping the salt

Food manufacturers are fortifying foods, lowering the fat content and moving towards low GI and organics, but what are they doing about reducing salt? Celia Johnson writes.
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Driving nutrition and health

Under the slogan ‘connecting nutrition and health’, three ingredients suppliers will now exist under a new Functional Food Unit, the BENEO group, a section of Südzucker AG.
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NZ food sector remains strong

The strength of New Zealand's food and beverage sector at present is undeniable, playing a central role in the success of the New Zealand economy. But the future looks even brighter.
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Tailor-made vitamin premixes

The market for functional foods is growing with the fortification of food and drinks offering consumers important benefits: a healthy diet combines with convenience.
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Handling bulk ingredients

Matcon Pacific business development director David Newell identifies the main issues facing manufacturers using bulk ingredients and offers some handy advice.
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Manufacturer cuts emissions

Food manufacturers are increasingly feeling the effects of climate change, including the rising cost of ingredients, and are becomming more proactive about doing their bit for the environment.
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Food ingredients workshop

CSIRO ran a workshop on Tuesday November 20 in Werribee, Victoria, discussing how food manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, growers and processors can better use fruit and vegetables to enhance the texture and nutritional value of a wide range of foods.
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Microwaveable rice

Rice, the major foodstuff of half the world, can now be bought virtually ready to eat packed in stand-up pouches for maximum on-shelf presence.
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