UK food regulator makes bid for international cooperation
The UK's food watchdog will next year present a project on ways to share information internationally among industry and regulators in a bid to prevent future outbreaks of disease.
Archives for November 28, 2006
Purac announces lactic acid price hike
Purac has announced sales price increases for lactic acid, lactates, gluconic acid, gluconates and lactitol.
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Folic acid: Sisters aren't doing it for themselves
When the idea of fortifying staple foods with vital nutrients is raised, the battlecry goes up from industry groups and advocates of consumer choice: "Why should we bear the costs?" "Educate, and let people make their own decisions". But when evidence...
Vitiva makes Inolens as carotenoid stabiliser
Vitiva is introducing a new variant of its Inolens rosemary extract aimed at boosting stability of carotenoids and other natural colourings, without the need for synthetic preservatives.
Oleic acid-rich soybeans offer trans-fat free alternatives
Test results of oleic acid-rich soybean varieties are in, and the results are very positive, say the researchers behind the new varieties, giving industry access to new soybean oils with improved health profiles.
Countries accused of 'hypocrisy' over global free trade
Developed countries - with the notable exception of the UK - have been paying lip service to the notion of free markets, claims the UK's CBI.
Cadbury's secret benzene recall
As the makers of Perrier water absorbed the full consumer backlash from recalling drinks containing benzene in the US, Cadbury Schweppes quietly pulled one of its own products for the same reason, new documents show.
Trans-free formulas spread further through foodservice
Leading Mexican style fast food firm Taco Bell is the latest foodservice chain to announce a transition to trans fat free cooking oils, marking another step in the nationwide campaign to remove the artery-clogging fats from the food supply.
ADM expands oilseed crushing business
Leading agri-business Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has announced it will boost its North American oilseed crushing operations on the back of an increased global demand for food and biodiesel.