Archives for May 19, 2008

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FMC steps up competitiveness with alginates acquisition

By  Laura Crowley

Chemical company FMC Corporation will acquire the hydrocolloids ingredients business of International Specialty Products (ISP) to expand its alginate profile and strengthen cost competitiveness.

Popcorn linked to high whole grain intake: study

By  Laura Crowley

The consumption of popcorn is associated with a substantially higher intake of whole grains and dietary fibre, says research, indicating its benefits as a healthy snack.

News briefs: American tastes, Abbott Nutrition and Cadbury

By  Linda Rano

Research suggests that Americans prefer foods high in solid fats and added sugars whilst Abbott Nutrition aims for the health conscious with a new chocolate nutrition bar and Cadbury announces board changes and predicts strong first half results.

Smoothies cause rift between dieticians and dentists

By  Jess Halliday

A recent review that casts a rosy glow on the trend for fruit smoothies because they can help consumers meet five a day fruit-and-veg targets has caused uproar amongst dentists, who say the sugar and acid content can cause tooth erosion.