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there’s a perfect storm building for food prices. you don’t have to scan the horizon to see the signs; the clouds are developing all around us - at a faster rate than anyone expected. it’s a lethal cloudscape of high energy prices and climate change that threatens to send prices soaring – but this may not be a bad thing: provided the world’s poorest are insulated from its effects.

national starch has secured a deal to sell conagra’s high-flour wholegrain barley flour and flakes in europe, and expects it to prove popular in bars, cereals, baked goods and beverages. the ingredients, known as sustagrain, are derived from identity-preserved, waxy, hull-less barley variety. they have been available to the us since 2007. they are said to be a close fit with the drive towards healthier eating and foods of natural origin, as they contain an exceptionally high level of fibre, as well as antioxidants and b vitamins.

national starch has launched a new ingredient for spreadable processed cheese (spc) that promises to replace expensive protein and fat without compromising texture or flavour. presented for the first time at food ingredients europe (fie) in frankfurt, precisa spread 03 has been created specifically for emerging dairy markets. it will go on sale in north africa, the middle east, and russia and the ukraine but may be released in other markets at a later date.

ocean spray is now offering whole dried cranberries as ingredients, to help raise confectionery and snack products into the premium category. the cranberry supplier has previously offered a range of sliced dried cranberry ingredients, sweetened with sugar or fruit juice, produced by soaking the berries in a sweetened syrup which draws the juice out. kristen girard, principal food scientist, told foodnavigator.

home-made kefirs are growing in popularity as probiotic food sources while spreading as a community sharing activity. there are two types of kefirs: milk kefir and water kefir. the latter is not well known. both can be home made from fermenting friendly bacterial sources, called starter grains, to provide potent but very inexpensive probiotics.a rich supply of probiotics is essential for good digestion, and good digestion is essential for good overall health.

high-protein (low-carb) and high-carbohydrate diets work equally well for maintaining weight loss in overweight individuals; however, high-carb dieters experienced increased blood pressure, according to a new study from researchers at the heidelberg repatriation hospital. according to the study, published in the november issue of american journal of clinical nutrition, researchers assigned 141 men and women who'd completed the weight-loss phase of the diet to one year on a diet in which 30 percent of their calories came from protein, or one consisting of 15 percent protein.

unilever usa is recalling certain shedd’s country crock® chilled side-dish products because they may contain undeclared sulfites. the recall involves 21-ounce shedd’s country crock® side dishes deluxe cheddar broccoli rice, with best-by dates of nov. 29, 2009 through jan. 16, 2010 and upc code 027400218316; 20-ounce shedd’s country crock® side dishes deluxe four cheese pasta, with best-by dates of dec.

quicker and easier analysis of the moisture content and density of in-shell peanuts are benefits claimed for a new microwave meter developed by the us department of agriculture (usda). the new equipment will “ instantaneously” determine these “ important quality indicators” for peanut processors and producers, said the usda’s agricultural research service (ars).

campbell soup company has reported net earnings of 304m or $0.87 per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2009, an increase of 17% compared to $260m or $0.70 per share for the same quarter of previous year. operating earnings were $44m compared to $38m in the year-ago period. the increase in operating earnings was driven by growth in canada and the asia pacific region and the favorable impact of currency.