Organic sector fears decline after ingredients ruling
There are worries that a district court ruling in Maine banning all synthetic ingredients in products labeled organic could significantly slow the sector's growth, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Archives for July 4, 2005
Business news weekly roundup
This week's roundup of ingredients business news includes the announcement of Chr Hansen's new owner and the establishment of an innovative new organic ingredients business.
How to distinguish GM crops from space
NASA satellite technology could soon be used to help food producers distinguish between GM (genetically modified) crops and non-GM crops, opening the door to greater acceptance of GM food, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Senate CAFTA approval splits ingredients industry
Senate approval of the Central American - Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) has again divided the ingredients industry.
Mars makes a leap into functional foods
Mars Inc is sending out a clear signal that functional foods are moving mainstream, with the creation of a new Nutrition for Health & Well-Being business unit to capitalize on research into the health benefits of cocoa, reports Jess Halliday.