UK retailers urged to step up developing world suppliers
UK supermarkets are being urged to ignore the controversial issue of 'food miles' when it comes to supporting developing world farmers.
Archives for March 31, 2008
Rice bran offers health benefits over wheat flour
Using stabilised rice bran (SRB) in battered and fried products in place of wheat flour cuts fat, calories, sodium content and cost, according to new research.
Sabinsa selenium gets GRAS
Sabinsa Corporation is making its selenium ingredient available for food and beverage manufacturers in the US, following a recent GRAS (generally recognized as safe) certification.
Hairy vetch makes tomatoes tastier, say scientists
Growing regular tomatoes in a mulch of hairy vetch activates the same flavour and nutrition-boosting genes and metabolic pathways as in transgenic tomatoes, report ARS scientists.
GB Environmental acquires Kaiku for food focus
Processing technology company GB Environmental has acquired rival Kaiku as part of company efforts to increase its market share in the food industry.
CHS buys textured soy protein maker
Legacy Foods has been acquired by energy- and grain-based foods company CHS, in a move that is expected to take the textured soy protein supplier 'to the next level'.