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DSM Food Specialties is delighted to announce that AVEBE received the prestigious Food Valley Award for the ETENIA™[1]line of starches at this year’s conference.

DSM Food Specialities’ acrylamide mitigating enzyme PreventASe^™[1] has obtained regulatory approval from the Chinese Ministry of Health. Under the terms of this new legislation, the pioneering asparaginase enzyme solution is authorised as a processing aid in all general food applications in China. This approval is the latest in a growing list that now comprises Singapore, the Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Denmark, Mexico and Russia.

DSM Food Specialties is building on the successful introduction of its breakthrough enzyme technology Panamore™[1], by adding a second product to the range. Panamore Spring is an enzyme preparation which offers bread manufacturers a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to the emulsifiers CSL and SSL (calcium and sodium stearoyl lactylate).

DSM Food Specialties has unveiled its latest innovation – the BR-Test Accelerator ^®[1], a fully-automated milk testing system specifically designed to comply with official screening regulations in Germany and Austria. Thanks to breakthrough technology the BR-Test Accelerator offers milk control stations and dairy laboratories a flexible system which delivers accurate, reliable and consistent results every time.

DSM, Fi Europe, 17 – 19 November 2009, Frankfurt Messe, Booth 8K22 / 8K26

DSM will be demonstrating its deep understanding of the consumer trends currently driving the international food industry at this year’s FiE: health, natural ingredients and food safety/quality.  The company will be showcasing its range of innovative ingredients, backed by science and developed to help manufacturers formulate foods and beverages which respond to today’s consumer demands. A one year celebration of its Quality for Life™ commitment will be a major focus. Visitors will be able to explore its value and benefits in terms of the quality, reliability, traceability and sustainability of DSM’s nutrition portfolio.

DSM Food Specialties has announced a new strategic positioning for its food protection portfolio which has been brought together under the umbrella brand ‘Protection You Can Trust’. The move reflects the company’s commitment to producing effective preservation solutions to the global food industry which offer clear and tangible benefits.  These include reliable food protection, ease of application plus time and cost savings.

DSM Food Specialties has extended and optimised its DELVO^®-YOG range of cultures, which are specifically developed for yoghurt applications. This highly versatile portfolio offers yoghurt manufacturers the flexibility to create any type of yoghurt and enables them to better respond to consumer demands.

DSM Food Specialties and SANOVO Engineering A/S. today announce their partnership in egg processing. This partnership, which also contains a joint development agreement, will focus on bringing the leading edge technologies of both companies to market.

Life Sciences and Materials Sciences Company DSM hosted 41 trainee food safety officials from 20 developing countries in Asia, Africa, Europe and America on a visit to DSM’s Headquarters and R&D Centre in China. Following an introduction to DSM’s approach to food regulations, which showcased the company’s commitment to quality, reliability and traceability in the food chain, the trainees visited the R&D and application labs.

Maxilact®[1], a world standard lactase enzyme, has won the 2009 Ringier Technology Innovation Award – confirming its industry-wide recognition as an effective, market leading product. The prestigious award, coordinated by market leading publishing house Ringier and judged by an independent panel of industry professionals, was presented to Maxilact to honour its technical excellence and significant technological contribution to the Chinese food and beverage industry. As the second consecutive win for DSM Food Specialties in these international awards, the news also further reinforces the company’s position as a major contributor to the advancement of the food and beverage industry through innovation.

DSM Food Specialties has announced a new application for its successful granulated protein hydrolysate, MaxiCurd™[1]. Cottage cheese manufacturers can now benefit from the increased yield and curd strengthening properties of MaxiCurd, and still create a product of exceptional texture, flavour and mouthfeel. MaxiCurd also gives manufacturers greater flexibility by enabling the use of regular skimmed milk when supply of fresh milk is limited, and so delivers further cost savings.

With the recent implementation of the new Food Safety Law in China, DSM intents to assist Chinese manufacturers, to comply with these new regulations with its Quality for Life™[1] commitment to its portfolio of food ingredients. This is to further enhance the confidence of customers in China that DSM’s ingredients and premixes will enable them to fulfill the more stringent safety standards with regards to permitable ingredients in food production.

Delvocid® L is the new, easy to use, liquid food preservation solution from DSM Food Specialties, developed to offer small dairies and sausage manufacturers a high level of protection against mould and yeast growth in a cost-effective format. A convenient alternative to traditional, powder-based natamycin products, Delvocid L is a patented, stable liquid formulation. As such, it eliminates common powder application issues such as dust and stickiness and offers cost savings through exact dosage and increased efficiencies.

DSM Food Specialties has announced the launch of Tolerase® , a food grade acid lactase specifically developed for use in dietary supplements. This acid lactase is a positive introduction for manufacturers looking to provide consumers with a solution for easy digestion of dairy products. Its suitability for tablet applications means those suffering from lactose intolerance or malabsorption can now enjoy dairy products as part of their daily lifestyles by simply adjusting the dosage to match their needs

Whilst continuing their discussions over the proposed Code of Practice for the reduction of acrylamide in food, more than 30 national delegates attending the CODEX Committee on Contaminants in Foods in Rotterdam visited DSM Food Specialities’ Innovation Centre in Delft on Thursday 26th of March.

Rapidase®[1] Glucalees from DSM Food Specialties is an effective new enzyme which has the ability to optimise filtration and enhance ageing on lees, improving the clarification and mouthfeel of wine.

In response to demand for better food safety standards, DSM Food Specialties has announced the launch of Delvotest®[1] MT, a breakthrough immunoassay designed to detect the presence of melamine in milk. Specifically developed for the Chinese dairy industry, this new testing system is a welcome introduction for manufacturers keen to reassure consumers of product safety.

DSM Food Specialties, a world leader in beverage enzymes, has identified synergies between key products in its portfolio of wine making ingredients which includes yeast, yeast-derived products and enzymes. DSM Food Specialties now offers ingredient combinations which, when used together, interact in ways that enhance or magnify one or more effects, or even create new beneficial effects. Simply defined, the result obtained through these synergies is superior to that of using each product alone.

DSM Food Specialties has announced its breakthrough enzyme-based ingredient, Cakezyme™[1], has received regulatory approval from the Ministry of Health of the People’s Republic of China for use as a processing aid. This positive development opens up a new market and means DSM Food Specialties can now promote the multiple benefits of CakeZyme to a new audience, strengthening its global profile in the cake industry. 

DSM is pleased to announce that its unique blood pressure management ingredient, tensVida™(1) (formerly known as TensGuard™(2)), won the NutrAward for the most innovative, evidence-based health and nutrition ingredient.  Selected by a panel of industry experts, scientists and nutritionists, plus votes from Nutracon attendees, tensVida saw off tough competition from two other finalists to claim this prestigious award. The decision makes tensVida the first ingredient to win industry awards in both the US and Europe.

DSM Food Specialties is supporting food manufacturers in tackling economic challenges. The company is pleased to announce the launch of its dedicated cost savings website - www.dsm-food-saving4u.com. Combining commercial and technical data, this innovative online resource allows visitors to access information on DSM’s extensive portfolio of cost saving solutions. A leading player in the industry, DSM has the technologies and products to reduce formulation and/or process costs for manufacturers.

DSM Food Specialties has welcomed the publication of the new version of the European Food Industry (CIAA) Acrylamide Toolbox which now includes a dedicated chapter on the enzyme asparaginase and refers to key applications where asparaginase can provide significant acrylamide-reduction benefits.  This move recognises asparaginase as an effective and commercially viable method of preventing acrylamide formation and adds further industry support for the use of DSM’s proven acrylamide mitigation solution – PreventASe™(1). Featuring the results of ongoing industry research, the latest update of the Toolbox helps manufacturers understand the issue of acrylamide formation, assess potential solutions to reduce it and identify the best option for specific products and processes. With a greater focus on asparaginase, manufacturers can now see its value across a wider range of applications such as dough-based potato products, ready-to-eat (RTE) cereal products, cereal-based snacks, biscuits and coffee.

DSM and Yili announced today that together they are organizing the International Dairy Safety Forum on the 16th of January in Beijing. This one-day forum will bring together high-level representatives of the Chinese dairy industry and government authorities. Forum participants will discuss measures to safeguard product quality to regain consumer trust. Improving co-operation in the supply chain, good practice sharing and the establishment of a safe milk source system in China are high on the forum’s agenda.

PreventASe™(1), DSM Food Specialties’ enzyme preparation developed to mitigate acrylamide formation in baked products, has gained regulatory approval in Singapore. The request was successfully submitted to the Food Control Division, Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore. In addition, the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport has amended the Commodities Act relating to Bread and Flour to include PreventASe for use as a baking enzyme, thereby enabling its use in the intended food applications in the Netherlands. Other recent approvals have cleared DSM Food Specialties’ product for use in the US, Australia, New Zealand, France, Switzerland, Denmark, Mexico and Russia. The growing number of regulatory approvals for PreventASe demonstrates its international recognition as a safe and effective acrylamide-lowering tool.