Sales soar for Chinese potato starch supplier
There is evidence that European potato starch suppliers are losing out to Chinese competitors, as anti-dumping measures drive rampant growth for leading Chinese starch maker.
Archives for May 28, 2008
Martek and Dow AgroSciences forge alliance for canola DHA
Two major players in the US healthy oils market are joining forces to develop a DHA oil from canola, which could lead to the launch of a new, cost effective source of the blockbuster ingredient down the line.
Tate & Lyle inks 'bran' new gut health deal
UK-based ingredients giant Tate & Lyle has dipped into its independent €30+m venture capital fund to the tune of €3.5m to partner with a Belgian start-up researching the gut health and antioxidant properties of bran fibres.
Chefs take centre stage in developing future foods
Chefs have long had a role to play in the food industry's development of new products, but ingredients companies are placing greater emphasis on how their sensory skills can be used to prepare foods that are more appealing to consumers, and to...
Report gives warning signs of bankruptcy risk
Rising commodity costs could result in permanent structural changes for the American food industry, said international ratings agency Fitch.
Healthy new opportunities for US and European bakers
New opportunities are opening for the US bakery industry as consumers become more health-conscious mirroring trends in Europe, according to a recent report by consultancy Frost & Sullivan.