Tea improves memory
Food makers will be encouraged to use green and black tea in their food formulations as science builds a picture of the possible health benefits, most recently that they could improve memory.
Archives for October 25, 2004
Butter Buds takes advantage of organic growth
In line with growing consumer demand for organic products, Butter Buds Food Ingredients has introduced a certified organic line of natural butter, cream and cheese concentrates.
Karlshamns seeks savings through job cuts
Squeezed margins from 'fierce competition' have hit profits at Swedish oils and fats firm Karlshamns, which this week announced job cuts in the context of a cost saving programme.
Bush v Kerry: Food production and safety policies examined
The US election has been dominated by Iraq and fears over international terrorism, but whoever wins next Tuesday will also have to deal with pressing domestic issues such as improving food production and safety. Anthony Fletcher reports.
Danisco pushes up production of frozen pelletised cultures
Number two cultures player Danisco will ramp up production of frozen pelletised cultures clearing a €7 million investment to expand facilities in Niebull, Germany.
Aarhus investor sells stake
United International Enterprises Limited (UIE), the majority stakeholder in vegetable oil firm Aarhus United, confirms it will sell its considerable stake in the Danish firm, due to be divested by January 2005.
Industry could help stop more American-Asians becoming over-weight
Individuals, health officials and the food industry must act now to halt the alarming proportion of low-income Asian and Pacific Islander children in California becoming overweight, if the figures of study published last week are to be believed.
Researchers look at gene expression of low-cal diet
Investigations into the benefits of a low calorie diet have led scientists to pinpoint the gene responsible for an increase in life span in flies on a calorie-restricted diet, paving the way to further elucidate the health and longevity benefits of a...
New products help Kellogg achieve sustainable growth
Kellogg reported a solid 7 percent increase in its earnings for the third quarter with the North America region also putting up a strong performance thanks to the successful introdution of new product lines.
Aarhus investor sells majority stake
United International Enterprises Limited (UIE), the majority stakeholder in vegetable oil firm Aarhus United, confirms it will sell its considerable stake in the Danish firm, due to be divested by January 2005.
Cranberry juice improves good cholesterol
Cranberry juice could be just as good as red wine and grape juice for heart health, according to scientists.