Nutrinova pushes up sorbates prices again
German ingredients company Nutrinova has increased the price of its sorbate products by an average of 10 per cent, effective from next week or "as contracts allow".
Archives for June 25, 2008
Cassava flour alternative relieves costs for bakers
Beating the high costs linked to the price of wheat flour on today's market, bakers in the African country of Ghana can now access a cheaper alternative produced with cassava and maize.
US Sugar to hand over land in historic Everglades deal
US Sugar has agreed to sign its own death warrant with a $7.5bn land deal that would see 187,000 acres of the Everglades restored to a conservation area - but put the agricultural firm out of business.
Cottage cheese cultures go full circle
The cottage cheese industry is turning back to direct vat cultures rather than the cheaper bulk starter method which replaced it as costs are reduced, according to Chr Hansen.
Dried plums offer natural antioxidant alternatives for sausages
Antioxidant-rich dried plums may be a natural alternative to synthetic preservatives for processed meats, suggests research from the Americas.