Unilever commits to sustainable palm oil
Unilever has pledged to use only palm oil certified as sustainable by 2015, while also supporting calls for a moratorium on further deforestation for palm oil in Indonesia.
Archives for May 1, 2008
Green tea extract may counter fatigue for workaholics
Supplements of the green tea compound EGCG may offset the signs of physical and mental fatigue associated with modern stressful lives, suggests research from Japan.
Asoyia gains funding to expand trans free soy production
Asoyia has secured a $4m agreement with two venture capital firms to expand the marketing, research and development of its low linolenic, trans fats free soy products.
Barry Callebaut completes KLK acquisition
Barry Callebaut has successfully closed its acquisition of a 60 per cent stake in Malaysia's KLK Cocoa - a strategic move expected to give the Swiss firm leverage to expand in the high-potential Asia-Pacific region.
GLG signs 10-year stevia supply contract with Cargill
Chinese ingredients company GLG Life Tech has signed a 10-year agreement to supply Cargill with extract from the stevia plant to make its rebiana sweetener.
Citrus essential oils could be anti-fungal additives for food
Essential oils from citrus like mandarins and lemon could be natural anti-fungal agents for food, tapping into the search for natural alternatives to synthetics, suggests new research from Spain.
GMA launches food safety website
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) has launched a new website to guide policy debate on the issue of food safety for decision makers in the field, as well as with media and consumers.