EU slaps anti-dumping duties on Chinese citric acid
The European Union has slapped anti-dumping duties on Chinese imports of citric acid after an investigation concluded two European producers have been injured by unfair competition.
Archives for June 3, 2008
National Starch expands certified organic starch offerings
National Starch is extending its range of Novation functional native starches to include two new starches from waxy maize that are suitable for use in products geared towards the certified organic trend.
Rome Food Security Summit
Boost production to ease the food crisis, says UN chief
Stepping up food production and ending trade restrictions could lift millions out of poverty while helping bring down soaring prices, said UN secretary-general Ban Ki-Moon.
Has stevia broken US dietary supplement shackles?
The hype surrounding stevia has been ratcheted up another notch after the US's largest supplier announced it is launching the natural sweetener beyond the dietary supplements aisle for the first time.
Parliament heart group advocates colours on front of packs
The European Parliament's Heart Group has declared its preferred best approach to front of pack labelling for food so consumers can see at a glance whether a product is good for their heart: four key nutrient quantities, plus colour coding.