Sweetener formulations to combat obesity?
Suggesting continuing growth for booming sweeteners market, researchers once again claim soft drinks provide a generous slice of sugar to a child's diet.
Archives for April 3, 2005
January effect does not last, suggests research
Foods touting health-related claims on their labels may enjoy a New Year's sales boost but in most cases, higher sales do not last, suggests research released by ACNielsen.
Codex discusses trans fats and GM ingredients
Global labelling rules for genetically modified food ingredients as well as trans fatty acid labels are on the agenda at an upcoming Codex meeting in Malaysia.
Mothball factory reopened to satisfy sweetener demand
NutraSweet has decided to restart a factory line in Georgia that has been inactive since 2003 to increase production of the sweetener aspartame, reports Philippa Nuttall.
Sour times as Nestlé closes sweet factories
Nestle will close three candy plants that manufacture products like Sweet Tarts, Fun Dip and Pixie Sticks, the company announced last week.
New refined gum launch from CNI targets complex emulsions
French hydrocolloid supplier Colloides Naturels International (CNI) extends acacia gum line launching second generation of its stabiliser for flavour and beverage emulsions, reports Lindsey Partos.