Lonza has reported the integration of its new assets into its
nutrition activities and saw demand increase for its existing store
of healthy ingredients in 2006 - yet margins continued to slide.
Another push has been made this week to promote the consumption of
whole grains, with a new fact sheet sent to thousands of dietitians
around the nation aiming to provide people with simple information
and advice about the grains.
Oil from genetically modified sunflowers has increased stability
against oxidation, giving them a longer shelf life, as well as
having an improved health profile, suggests new research.
Corn Products International has reported "record" sales for
2006, closing its 100th anniversary year with what it had forecast
to be its "best year ever" .
French dairy group Danone has bought complete control of its
Japanese joint venture, lured by the promise of riches from rapidly
growing consumer demand for healthy dairy products.
US agricultural giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) today reported
strong results for the first half of the year, saying its
performance takes it further towards its strategic goal.
Pectin gels improved the caloric profile of mayonnaise without
changing the texture, says research that may offer interesting
possibilities for mayonnaise formulators.
Tate & Lyle has been forced to close its UK citric acid
operations in the face of intense competition from Chinese imports
and oversupply in the world market.
Improving nutrition in schools and fighting trade barriers are two
priorities of the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) 2007 farm
bill proposal, unveiled yesterday by Agriculture Secretary Mike
Johanns.
Drinks giants Coca-Cola and Nestlé were today slapped with a
lawsuit for claiming that their new Enviga energy drink can help
consumers burn off calories.
