June 1 2010


Ingredients Network Weekly Informer
Issue 21

Tuesday 01 June 2010
Latest Headlines


Pepsi expands recycling efforts
Soft drinks giant PepsiCo has boosted its recycling efforts by placing sports-themed recycling bins at MLB, NFL and NCAA teams' facilities across the US. The eye-catching bins are aimed at grabbing fans' attention and boosting recycling rates of beverage bottles and cans... more


Kraft tempts consumers with childhood favourites
Food giant Kraft has launched a new marketing push aimed at making its Macaroni and Cheese Dinner appealing to adults. The product is normally targeted at young children, however, Kraft is hoping to boost sales by getting adults nostalgic for their own childhoods to enjoy the products, reports the New York Times... more
Latest Ingredient Profiles

Frutafit inulin and Frutalose oligofructose - prebiotic dietary fibres
Sensus is a fast-growing company that produces the innovative food ingredients Frutafit® inulin and Frutalose® oligofructose. These ingredients come from a natural source, the chicory root. They contribute significantly to the development and positioning of healthy food products. more
IFi Magazine

Taking the pulse of functional markets
How healthy is the market for health-giving functional and nutraceutical ingredients? Ian McMurray asks researchers and industry insiders. We asked research companies and manufacturers to give us their opnions on three key functional areas – digestive health, cardiovascular health and satiety – and to talk about what's ‘hot', what are the challenges, the impact of European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) regulation and what the future might hold. Their responses are illuminating. more

HOT TOPICS
Report of the week
Top 10 Food & Drinks Ingredients Companies
Identify the trends, successful strategies, major issues and predict key growth areas with this breaking business intelligence from Business Insights.
Latest Company Profile
Unilever - one of the world's main food producers
Created in 1930 following the merger of British firm Lever Brother and Dutch organisation Margarine Unie, Unilever has grown into a leading multinational food institution. more

The organisers of the FiE shows are looking to recruit new members from the food additives industry. If you believe that you have the knowledge, contacts and drive to add to our award winning exhibitions, conferences, online and print media then please contact Vincent Brain for more details.


Latest Product Launches
 
 
 
 

Event Calendar
ficeeHealth ingredients and Natural ingredients China
2 - 4 June 2010
Shanghai, China
Clean Label Europe
16 - 17 June 2010
Crown Plaza Hotel, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Flavour, Trends and Innovation
23 June 2010
Mövenpick Hotel, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Functional Food and Beverages India 2010
29-30 July 2010
Mumbai, India

Food Ingredients South America
21-23 September 2010
São Paulo, Brazil

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