Sugar cane innovation expected to reduce costs
Syngenta is developing new technology which it says will dramatically improve the cost efficiency of sugar cane planting by growing it from smaller cane segments that are less labor intensive.
Archives for October 30, 2008
Fragrance sales continue to disappoint for IFF
International Flavors and Fragrances has reported a drop in profits this quarter due to higher input costs and a shift to lower margin products.
Ajinomoto confirms aspartame price increase for Europe
Ajinomoto Europe has announced a 15 per cent price increase for aspartame produced at its plant in Gravelines, France, just weeks after the US business made a similar announcement.
British Sugar certifies carbon footprint with new method
The UK’s British Sugar has become the first sugar company to use a new method to certify the carbon footprint of its granulated sugar.
DP Supply invests in fat powder and creamer capacity
DP Supply is radically increasing its capacity for producing spray dried fat powders and vegetable-based creamers with the purchase of Nordmich’s plant in Beesten, Germany.
Bag-in-tray concept designed for safe freezing
An all-in-one tray bag can save consumers time and effort when freezing products and allow food companies to boost sales through the use of multipacks with separable portions, claims Coopbox Italia.
Red meat may help toxins stick in the body: Study
A molecule present in red meat may increase a human’s susceptibility to food poisoning, suggests a new study in the journal Nature.
Obesity blame game offers market opportunities
Consumers are shifting blame for obesity problems in the US on to food manufacturers, saying they should provide healthier products and holding them more responsible than fast-food firms, according to analysts.
Active packaging under the spotlight
A project aimed at designing antimicrobial packing material that is risk free and improves the shelf life of fresh fish, chicken and minimally processed vegetables will begin work on November 1.
BASF helps retailer with sustainable fruit and veg standards
BASF Crop Protection is developing a new set of criteria and standards for sustainable fruit and veg production for supermarket chain Rewe, which are intended to give sustainability assurances throughout the food chain, right through to consumers.
Fruit and floral flavor pairings
GSB Flavor Creators is continuing to roll-out its unusual taste pairings with the introduction of a lingonberry and lavender fusion that is said to smell like the real thing.
Fonterra cleared over Bangladesh melamine fears
New Zealand-based dairy group Fonterra says that a branded milk powder marketed in Bangladesh has been cleared for sale in the country after impendent testing found the product free from the industrial chemical melamine.