Outsourcing pushes up Barry Callebaut sales
Barry Callebaut reported increased sales volume for the first quarter of this fiscal year as a result of a mounting trend for food manufacturers to outsource their chocolate needs.
Archives for January 22, 2008
Euro GM reluctance could hit beer innovation
As the EU debates retaining national bans on genetically modified (GM) crops, one industry expert believes that failure to adapt could grant foreign rivals using the technology an upper hand, not least in terms of brewing a good beer.
Cost crises compounds organic milk lull
Organic milk production in the EU market could become increasingly constrained during 2008, as rising feed costs are forcing some farmers to quit the market, says an industry expert.
Coffee linked to lower ovarian cancer risk
Drinking three or more cups of coffee per day may reduce the risk of ovarian cancer by over 20 per cent, according to a new study.
Pomegranate peel could be edible oil antioxidant: study
Extracts from pomegranate peel can stabilise sunflower oil and protect it form deterioration associated with heating, suggests a new study from Pakistan.
Alginate encapsulation could expand probiotic applications
Encapsulating probiotic bacteria in alginate-coated gelatin microspheres could protect the friendly bacteria against the harsh conditions of the stomach and upper intestine, allowing for greater delivery of these value-added ingredients, suggests new...