Archives for January 27, 2006

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Tate & Lyle issues mixed trading update

By  Anthony Fletcher

Tate & Lyle claims that its latest trading update shows that it is on track to recover next year's higher energy costs, though its not all good news.

Organic farm bill title to solve undersupply?

By  Lorraine Heller

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has called for a national action plan for organic food and farming to be included in the next farm bill, something that could result in increased production of organic ingredients.

Kraft set for major reshuffle

By  Anita Awbi

Kraft Foods has announced plans for a major European reshuffle and a string of acquisitions, as US parent company Altria segregates the food producer from its ailing tobacco subsidiary.

Bean extract could lower GI of baked goods

By  Lorraine Heller

Bakers may be set to benefit from the launch of a white bean extract that claims to reduce the glycemic index of products by reducing the amount of starch absorbed by the body.