Comax pushes presence in Chinese market
Melville, New York headquartered Comax Flavors, has opened a new factory in Shanghai to serve the rapidly growing Chinese market, the company reported yesterday.
Archives for May 10, 2005
New cheaper enzyme could double shelf life
German firm AB Enzymes has launched a new enzyme preparation which claims to extend the shelf life of baked goods and significantly reduce manufacturers' production costs, reports Lorraine Heller.
Haagen-Dazs targets low fat demand
Consumers watching their waistlines continue to drive low fat formulations: ice cream giant Haagen-Dazs launches its first 'light' ice cream version of its classic brand.
Big names push to increase low-fat ice-cream market
Ice-cream manufacturers gearing up for the season should take note as Haagen-Dazs and Unilever announce in the same week the introduction of low-fat offerings for this summer, writes Philippa Nuttall.
Glanbia to distribute US oat ingredient in Europe
The health ingredients unit of Irish dairy firm Glanbia has taken a further step to diversify away from milk-based products, adding an oat beta-glucan to its ingredients range through a new distribution deal, reports Dominique Patton.
Commission reminds food industry of duty to supply safe food
Meeting yesterday to discuss the advent of banned colour Para Red in the UK food products, European member states and the Commission remind the food industry of its duty to supply safe food to consumers.
RFID patent promises future of cheaper tags
Multispectral Solutions (MSSI) has been awarded a patent for ultra wideband RFID, a technology that promises more accurate tracking of products and the possibility of cheaper tags in the future.