DuPont launches natural antioxidant blend
DuPont Nutrition & Health has followed the launch of natural metal chelator Guardian Chelox L in the US with a version containing rosemary extract, an antioxidant, tailored to European markets.
Archives for June 18, 2012
Puratos ‘solid’ to inject €80m into 2012 organic growth
Belgium bakery ingredients firm Puratos has announced plans to invest €80m in organic growth for 2012 as it posted an 11% net sales surge for 2011.
Salt intake linked to blood vessel damage and high blood pressure
A high salt diet may lead to increased damage to blood vessels in addition to high blood pressure, the two of which may act independently and synergistically to increase the risk of heart disease, say researchers.
Girl Scout-branded candy is not marketed to children, says Nestlé
Nestlé has denied allegations that it violated its commitments on advertising to children by co-branding a new range of candy bars with the Girl Scouts of the USA.
China unveils latest five year food safety plan
China has published its latest five-year food safety plan in an effort to “clean up” old, often-overlapping national and industry standards.
Ralcorp completes acquisition of Italian pasta company
Ralcorp Holdings has completed its acquisition of Italian private label frozen meal maker Gelit for an undisclosed sum.
Nestlé subsidiary facing fine after worker's death
A Nestlé subsidiary is facing fines of almost three quarters of a million dollars following the death of a worker at its Massachusetts production plant.
New automatic sampling system for dry products meets EHEDG guidelines
Increased flexibility, efficiency and accuracy are benefits claimed by Dinnissen Process Technology for its new automatic sampling systems designed specifically for food processing lines.
AFGC urges consumers to reject container tax
Australia’s food industry body has launched a nationwide public education campaign to highlight the significant cost impacts that a national drink container deposit scheme (CDS) will have on consumers.
Sweet and sour: Social media reveals consumer perceptions of sweeteners
Which sweeteners are consumers discussing on social media? And is the conversation positive or negative? The rise of social media is giving marketers access to an honest snapshot of consumer perceptions, says research company Loudpixel.
General Mills opposes same-sex marriage ban in Minnesota
General Mills has said it opposes a proposed Minnesota State ban on same-sex marriage, saying that the measure is not in the best interests of its employees or the state economy.
Jobs threat as Vion streamlines
Dutch-based food and ingredients company Vion has announced more than 630 potential redundancies in its Dutch and German businesses after disappointing result for 2011 prompted the company to accelerate efficiencies outlined in its long-term strategy plan.
Dispatches from Israel
GreenLite targets Europe with gluten free products
Israel's bakery firm GreenLite is taking its gluten free products to the European market for the first time later this year, premiering at trade show Sial.
Dispatches from Israel
Frutarom partners Novel Creation on liquid supplements
Frutarom Health has brought its flavours expertise to the supplements market, teaming up with Novel Creation to launch a line of liquid supplements for consumers pursuing a healthy lifestyle.
Palsgaard honoured by Danish politicians
Ingredient specialist Palsgaard has won an award for its dedication to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) from the Danish liberal party, the largest party in Denmark.
Online ethical data platform Sedex sees surge in membership as big boys get on board
More than 25,000 firms from small farms to PepsiCo and Kraft are now using an online platform for managing ethical supply chain data called Sedex (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange).
New GM labelling rule in India baffles
India has finally notified new rules for the labelling of genetically modified (GM) foods, but the move appears to have heralded a new round of turf wars and further protests.
Olive Lifesciences targets South America with marigold extract
Indian herbal extract specialist Olive Lifesciences is targeting the South American region with its marigold-derived food colouring, as demands in Mexico, Peru and Chile outstretch local production.