Why one lecithin quality does not suit all
Cargill Texturizing Solutions explains why there is a need for lecithin in various quality grades, and how lecithin can be used to meet market needs.
Archives for November 5, 2008
Calls for food safety regulation overhaul
Extra food safety regulations could be introduced in Canada as pressure increases to tackle the problems associated with tainted food after 20 people died in a listeriosis outbreak.
New soy protein isolate to rival high-cost dairy
Burcon NutraScience Corporation said it has developed a new soy protein isolate for food which it claims offers a competitive alternative to high-priced dairy proteins.
Danisco rolls out plant emissions plan
Danisco is introducing measures to boost its ethical and environmental record with plans to cut CO2 emissions at five of its largest plants worldwide, starting with Denmark.
Cocoa flavanols cut blood pressure, says study
The daily consumption of 17 grams of ACTICOA dark chocolate, containing 500 milligrams (mg) of cocoa flavanols, for two weeks helps to maintain healthy blood pressure, according to new research presented at Health Ingredients Europe (HIE) 2008 Show in Paris.
PC designed for challenging food environments
A new portable computer designed to operate in challenging food industry conditions is to be launched by noax Technologies at the PackExpo/Process Expo event in Chicago later this month.
Monsanto diversifies into sugar cane
Monsanto is diversifying its core crop portfolio and investing in sugar cane with a definitive agreement to acquire Aly Participacoes Ltda.
Bunge merger under threat after CPI withdraws support
The merger agreement between Bunge and Corn Products International has been thrown into turmoil as CPI’s board has withdrawn its support for the $4.8bn deal.
Licence deal enables global access to new E. coli tool
A tool to rapidly detect and measure E. coli 0157:H7 in meat can be distributed to processors worldwide following the signing of a new licence agreement, claims a Canadian food safety test manufacturer.