Archives for November 13, 2002

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Wheat starches show strong growth

US ingredients company MGP Ingredients suffers a net loss for the current year's first quarter as higher grain prices and reduced sales in distillery products take their toll - but speciality ingredients witness strong growth.

GRAS for Loders omega

Netherlands-based edible oils company Loders Croklaan Lipid Nutrition announced this week that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed GRAS status for its omega-3 fatty acid product Marinol C-38.

Danisco targets women

The American arm of Danish ingredients company Danisco announced this week that in order to capitalise on the most influential segment of US shoppers in America - women - the company has launched a new juice bar novelty idea, Elevations 1000.

Food technology: vacuuming the trans fat

A new method for frying snacks is keen to tap into the current trend towards healthy eating. US company Harvest Bay has come up with a cooking method whereby by vegetable sticks and chips are vacuum fried leaving the product with half the fat of...

Tesco makes moves in healthcare market

Britain's leading supermarket group Tesco opened a store geared solely to health and natural alternative products in London last week. The Nutri Centre chain, in which Tesco has a majority share, is designed to meet growing consumer demand for...