Sweetener lowers calories and maintains flavour

Trials conducted by independent research body Lintech RSSL indicate the high-intensity sweetener Sunett (Acesulfame K), produced by Nutrinova, an international supplier of specialty ingredients, can be used to totally or partially replace sugar and reduce calorie levels while maintaining flavour.
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Gourmet soups and risottos

Mrs Crocket’s new range of gourmet soups and risottos can be seen On The Shelf in supermarkets now. Details on ingredients, packaging and other information given.
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Tea in a tin

Macro wholefoods market has released a range of organic teas packaged in tins which are On The Shelf now. Details given on ingredients and packaging.
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Loose tea leaves

Loose tea is making a comeback and Jones the Grocer has released a range of loose leaf teas. Details of the product On The Shelf are given.
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New technology for omega-3 fish oils

A recent agreement between Food Science Australia and Clover Corporation will increase the range of processed foods containing healthy omega-3 fish oils and selected microalgal oils by using second-generation MicroMAX microencapsulation technology.
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Protecting bakery workers

The baking industry can be dangerous for workers but automating processes minimises this and makes commercial sense. Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) is a major issue in the bread products industry.
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Allergy-free ingredients processing plant

The opening of a new $10 mil­lion food manufacturing plant in Murarrie, Queensland, by food ingredient company Ear­lee Products, will allow the separation of allergenic and non-allergenic food ingredi­ents, addressing a growing need in the food industry for non-allergenic ingredients.
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Innovative ingredients at food expo

UK-based international flavour and fragrance ingredient supplier, R.C. Treatt & Co, showcased a range of innovative ingredients at the International Food Technology (IFT) annual convention and food expo held in Chicago in July.
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Starch providers form alliance

National Starch Food Innovation (NSFI), a leader in innovative potato, tapioca and corn starch applications, has announced its alliance with the AVEBE Group. This is expected to lead to new, pioneering products made from potato starch.
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Food industry to benefit from RFID

The results of a pilot program to test integrated electronic product code (EPC) and radio frequency identification (RFID) technology across a number of industries, including the food industry, were presented at a seminar in Sydney as part of the SMART 2007 Conference.
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