MGPI still suffering from low-carb decrease
Decreased demand for low-carb products has continued to be a headache for MGP Ingredients in the 3Q, decreasing earnings and revenue compared to the same period last year.
Archives for May 8, 2005
Soft drink makers to limit heavy metals, says EFSA panel
Europe's food watchdog concludes soft drink makers should propose limits for heavy metals and aromatic hydrocarbons used as carrier solvents for flavouring preparations in soft drinks.
Food firms falling behind in ability to innovate?
The food industry is falling behind in its ability to innovate, claims an article in this week's The Economist.
Pomegranate gets juiced by leading producer
Fruit juice maker Old Orchard is once again making the most of recent health research pertaining to various fruits, adding a blueberry-pomegranate option to its range.
Healthy oils are good for business
Growing consumer awareness of the importance of healthy oils and food manufacturers' desire to eliminate hydrogenated oils from their recipes have boosted sales for Spectrum Organic Products.
Drought knocks Brazil's soy stocks
Price rises for soy-related ingredients are still under pressure as drought, high production costs and a strong real all impact soybean production for Brazil's 2004-05 crop, writes Lindsey Partos.