Archives for February 25, 2008

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ABF's ingredients focus, expansions and costs

By  Jess Halliday

ABF's ingredients division is reaping the rewards of a focus on core ingredients and expansion to meet demand, despite the impact of costs in dairy proteins.

Row over 'deceptive' fruit flavours

By  Laura Crowley

A debate on flavourings has erupted over a report from a consumer pressure group that claims fruit flavourings mislead consumers into believing they contain actual fruit extract.

Rice processor aims for greater efficiency

By  Chris Jones

Riviana Foods has begun work on a new rice processing facility that it says will help it become "the most efficient rice company" in the world.

ADM responds to HFCS obesity claims

By  Chris Jones

Ingredients giant Archer Daniels Midland has criticised media reports linking the use of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) with the rise in US obesity levels, saying it is not the sole cause of the epidemic.

Unwanted coffee beans offer natural preservatives

By  Stephen Daniells

Low-grade coffee beans - known to adversely affect the quality of the beverage - may offer extracts with antioxidant potential to extend the shelf-life of food products, suggests new research from India.