Consumers key to Givaudan vanilla progress
Ingredients group Givaudan says it is making use of in-depth knowledge on consumer preferences to drive innovation in the field of vanilla ingredient supply and taste profiles.
Archives for July 2, 2008
Tate & Lyle spins off sugar trading unit to Bunge
UK sweetener group Tate & Lyle reduces risk to earnings from today's volatile commodity markets, announcing the sale of its international sugar trading operations to US oilseed giant Bunge.
PureCircle sells 20 per cent to Olam and Wilmar
Olam and Wilmar have entered a joint venture to acquire a 20 per cent stake in PureCircle in a partnership aimed at strengthening the supply chain and increasing sales of natural high-intensity stevia sweeteners.
CIAA questions need for labelling law
The need for new European legislation on nutrition labelling has been called into question by the CIAA (Confederation of Food and Drink Industries in Europe), as a survey indicates that uptake of its voluntary scheme has been significant.
New Callebaut center focuses on US tastes and functional products
Barry Callebaut today opened its first innovation center in the US to focus on the development of new chocolate products meeting the preferences of American consumers.
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HFCS - natural or not?
For the first of a new series to air reader views on controversial topics affecting the food industry, FoodNavigator is seeking comments on whether or not the sweetener high fructose corn syrup should be considered natural.