Trans fats battle reaches New York restaurants
The trans fats battle is inching its way further into the foodservice sector, with a new proposal announced this week to remove almost all of the artery clogging oils from New York City restaurants.
Archives for September 27, 2006
European Court upholds fines for citric acid cartel
The European Court of First Instance confirmed this week that Jungbunzlauer (JBL) and Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) engaged in an illegal citric acid price fixing cartel, and has as a result upheld the original fines imposed.
FSA welcomes 'constructive' dialogue with Commission
A meeting between the EC's directorate general for health and consumer protection and the UK's food safety watchdog was 'positive and constructive', according to FSA chair Deirdre Hutton.
Fonterra uncovers secret to long life yoghurt
A new manufacturing process has the potential to extend the shelf life of yoghurts while preserving live and active cultures.
Novozymes raises prices for brewing enzymes
Danish enzyme firm Novozymes has announced that it is to increase prices for a line of its brewing enzymes in the US, as the firm struggles to retain profitability under growing market pressures.
Pan Sino establishes Singapore's largest cocoa bean plant
Cocoa bean producer Pan Sino International has announced plans to build Singapore's largest cocoa processing plant, increasing cocoa bean supply for manufacturers.
The whole grain potential of barley, rye
Barley and rye are underutilized whole grains, and although they are considered to be minor cereal grains they have major health benefits, heard food scientists and manufacturers last week.
ReGen reports promising first half 2006
ReGen Therapeutics has been tightening its belt to reduce costs as it prepares for commercialisation of its Colostrinin nutraceutical, but first half 2006 results indicate that prospects are good and no further share issues are planned for now.
Study reignites low-carb high-protein debate
A recent study props up the principle of low-carb high-protein dieting - giving the low carb fad diets that pushed meat consumption, such as the once fashionable Atkins diet, one last laugh.
Palsgaard emulsifiers target low cost mayo production
Palsgaard has developed a range of emulsifiers and stabilisers designed to replace egg yolk and milk proteins in mayonnaise.