Leatherhead to lead companies in expanding polyol uses
Leatherhead Food International (LFI) is launching a new industry collaboration project to explore the uses of polyols and generate physical data for polyol/sugar blends.
Archives for June 20, 2006
Project would investigate processing, allergens relationship
A UK food research consultancy is looking for a partner to investigate the effects of processing techniques on reducing allergens.
New organic flavour extracts hit European market
A European supplier of organic flavour extracts has added a range of new ingredients to its portfolio, designed to produce a cleaner label and boost the profile of organic products in the eyes of consumers.
Europeans still largely oppose GMOs, says new report
Europeans are more optimistic about biotechnology than ever before, but this acceptance does not extend to their view of genetically modified foods, according to a new survey.
Rewe's "big bang" rebrand
German retailer Rewe is preparing a major overhaul of its 2,600 supermarkets, bringing them all under one banner in the last week of September.
Cargill raises citric acid prices on back of market pressures
Energy costs and supply issues have contributed to price hikes for popular beverage ingredient citric acid, with manufacturer Cargill announcing a price increase for its citric acid and citrate dihydrate.
Retail packaging causes green controversy
Britain's National Federation of Women's Institutes (NFWI) has this week launched a campaign highlighting supermarkets' wasteful packaging policies, but industry experts insist under-packaging causes more waste.
Dairy Crest misused omega-3 study, says ASA
Dairy Crest misused a clinical study on omega-3 in children to claim that its St Ivel Advance milk could benefit some children's ability to learn, says the UK advert watchdog in its report of the case.