Archives for October 31, 2006

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Ethics: benefits environment, community and bottom line

By  Lorraine Heller

Integrating social and environmental concerns into business practices ultimately benefits a firm's bottom line as well as the environment, according to the CEO of energy bar manufacturer Clif Bar.

Danisco raises US prices for brewing enzymes

By  Lorraine Heller

Danish group Danisco has become the latest in a string of ingredients firms to pass on increased raw material and energy costs to the market, announcing today that it is to up the mark on its glucoamylase for the US brewing and portable alcohol markets.

Scientists develop sugar free dairy dessert

By  Chris Mercer

Two top scientists claim to have developed a frozen dairy dessert that contains no sugar, trans fats or lactose, heralding new opportunities for dairy firms to target consumer health trends.

Scientists create high protein, low fat tortilla

By  Catherine Boal

A team of food researchers has been awarded a patent for a new variety of tortilla targeting consumers eager for a low fat, low carb, soy-free version of the popular bread alternative.