Weekly comment
Litigation: a necessary cost of doing business?
In the US, the role of court action in defining limits not set by regulators is generating a flood of costly court cases for the food industry: much unnecessary, and all damaging.
Archives for June 18, 2006
FMC to launch fat reduction technology for ice-cream
FMC Biopolymer has developed new technology that allows ice cream manufacturers to slash the fat content in their products by more than half, without altering the ice cream's taste and texture.
Olive oil gains popularity on health claims and Mediterranean tastes
The health benefits associated with olive oil together with an increased interest in Mediterranean foods have contributed to the growth of an "invigorated" market for the product in the US, according to a new report.
Martek deal pits General Mills against Kellogg in omega-3 race
The race is on to see which of two leading cereal makers will be the first to place an omega-3 fortified product on shelves, following a new license and supply agreement between Martek and General Mills that is substantially similar to that which the...
Ajinomoto starts making coffee extract in-house
Japan-based Ajinomoto General Foods is reported to have started the in-house manufacturing of mannooligosaccharides to meet rising demand for the product.
Advitech finalises France deal, secures financing
Advitech has secured two-part interim financing totalling C$350,000 to assist in ongoing commercialisation of its psoriasis product from sweet whey, Dermylex. The boon for the Canadian company coincides with the finalisation of its first marketing and...
Dark chocolate innovations at Chicago
This month's All Candy Expo in Chicago saw an impressive range of dark chocolate launches, suggesting that innovation is still possible in this well-established segment.