PureCircle sales fall, awaiting EU stevia approval
PureCircle said that a “delay” in regulatory approval for stevia in the EU was a factor contributing to lower-than-expected sales for the year.
Archives for September 20, 2011
Chinese seeking premium and healthier products, says CFC CEO
The Chinese population’s growing affluence is offering opportunities for premium and healthier products, says the CEO of the China Food Company (CFC) Plc, as the company posts better than expected revenues.
Cargill to open its first Asian cocoa processing plant
Cargill has revealed plans to expand its cocoa and sugar operations in the emerging markets of Brazil and Indonesia.
Avebe slams Chinese restrictions on EU potato starch suppliers
Dutch potato starch supplier Avebe said it is investigating whether legal steps can be taken in response to China’s decision last week to stick countervailing duties on top of existing anti-dumping duties on potato starch imports from the EU.
Food additives: NGOs dismiss EFSA defence of its scientific independence
NGOs have dismissed the strident defence of the EU food safety agency regarding the independence of its panel looking at food additives such as aspartame.
Research begins to unravel how we perceive fluids in foods
New research exploring the way we perceive fluids could help manufacturers develop new products with greater acceptance and more desirable mouth-feel, say the scientists.
EFSA chief warns EU vulnerable to food safety threats
The European Union (EU) is particularly susceptible to food safety threats, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) executive director Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle has warned.
Lat Bri purchase sees Granarolo top €1bn turnover
Granarolo has ramped-up its presence within the EU dairy sector by acquiring Italian cheese producer Lat Bri, in a move that will take its turnover above €1bn.