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'World's first' functional chicken protein launched

30-Apr-2013 - Global protein manufacturer BHJ Ingredients says it is introducing 'the world's first functional chicken protein' at this month's international trade fair IFFA in Germany.

Antibiotics inhibit protein

02-Apr-2013 - Antibiotics produce short-term changes in the microbial and metabolic patterns of the gut, which makes patients less able to produce proteins.

Heat-stable protein cuts costs

02-Apr-2013 - Protein manufacturer BHJ Ingredients UK has introduced its first heat-stable functional beef blend for ground beef recipes.

Whey protein hydrolysate will open up new sales

02-Jan-2013 - Arla Foods Ingredients says its "breakthrough whey protein" will enable the manufacture of great-tasting sports drinks with very high protein.

Protein Manufacturing Company of the Year

04-Dec-2012 - Sponsored by: Air Products Winner: Young's Seafood

Government gives egg processor £490,000 to build £3M facility

03-Dec-2012 - The government has granted a North Yorkshire egg processor £490,000 towards the construction of a £3M egg processing facility.

Mainstream muscle

31-Oct-2012 - Protein supplementation is no longer the preserve of the bodybuilding beefcakes, reports Michelle Knott

Food manufacturers warned egg prices will rise after poor wheat harvest

10-Oct-2012 - Food manufacturers and consumers should brace themselves for a rise in egg prices.

ADM's first commercial protein plant

02-Jul-2012 - ADM has opened its first commercial-scale plant in the US to make Clarisoytm: the 'world's first vegetable-based protein that offers clarity in liquid media and high-quality protein nutrition'. The transparent, isolated soy protein became available for customers looking for commercial-scale quantities last month.

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New chairman for British Egg Industry Council

15-Jun-2012 - The British Egg Industry Council (BEIC) has elected Andrew Jorêt as its new chairman after the retirement of Andrew Parker, who had held the role since 1996.

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Egg firm told to pay £19,000 after lost fingers

26-Apr-2012 - Worcestershire egg firm Bumble Hole Foods has been ordered to pay £19,000 after a worker severed two fingers while cleaning a production line drain.

David Cameron urged to ban illegal egg imports

25-Jan-2012 - Prime Minister David Cameron has received a letter from the British Egg Industry Council (BEIC) urging him to ban imports of illegally-produced battery cage eggs.

Pea has muscle to replace meat

01-Jan-2012 - Vegetable protein texturising specialist Sotexpro and starch manufacturer Roquette have teamed up to offer new prospects for meat substitution using a pea-based texturiser.

Powder beefs up meat products to reduce costs

01-Jan-2012 - BHJ says its new high-functional, 95% beef protein powder can help beef processors cut costs.

Two new protein and fibre nuggets for snack bars

01-Jan-2012 - Solae has developed a new protein and fibre nugget, Supro 138, and a new soya protein isolate, Supro 430, for use in nutrition and snack bars.

Rising input costs cut profit at pork firm Cranswick

14-Nov-2011 - Pork processor Cranswick has blamed rising input costs plus the tough economic climate for a 23% fall in profits before tax (PBT) to £18.5M.

Are meaningless ‘commodity health claims’ flooding European shelves?

18-Jul-2011 - European food makers are beginning to utilise positive article 13, general function health claim opinions issued by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), precipitating a flood of potentially meaningless claims, according to one industry observer.

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Full answer to weighty problems

01-Jul-2011 - There will always be a market for 'light' and 'diet' products, but the biggest trend in weight management today is towards functional ingredients. The contenders hoping to make the biggest splash fall into three basic functional groups: satiety boosters; metabolic boosters and regulators; and fat and carbohydrate blockers.

Quorn’s new owner sees bright meat-free future

08-Mar-2011 - Quorn Foods’ new private equity owner has revealed ambitious international growth plans for the firm’s brands to build upon their “very prominent position” in the UK.

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