Robertet focuses on soft drinks in flavor expansion
Robertet Group is growing on its strong market performance and sales growth in the US market with a $20m expansion of its American flavors facility.
Archives for January 15, 2008
Cyclodextrin tested for flavonol protection to add value
The flavonols quercetin and myricetin, compounds associated with significant health benefits, can be encapsulated in beta-cyclodextrin (beta-CD), researchers have reported.
Sudzucker struggles with sugar, but special products deliver
The Sudzucker group has reported a 18.3 per cent increase in sales for the first nine months of its year thanks to special products and fruit preparations, while sugar was responsible for a big drop in operating profit.
Aviko acquisition permits European potato expansion
Aviko will be acquiring potato processing company Eurofreez and potato trader Seru & Annoot in its bid to boost its market share in Europe.
Nestle explores probiotics' impact on metabolism
Strains of probiotic bacteria can affect metabolism, says a new study from Nestle and Imperial College London that could help the development of new probiotic products tailored for individuals.
Germany plans allow GMOs in food labelled non-GM
The German ruling coalition has agreed to allow foods containing certain GM additives or using GM processing aids to still be labelled as non-GM if there is no alternative, in a bid to encourage use of non-GM labels.
Sustainable manufacturers reaping consumer rewards
US consumers are becoming increasingly concerned over social and environmental implications when choosing packaged food and beverage brands, according to a new report by Information Resources, Inc (IRI).