Archives for July 22, 2008

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SunOpta profits shaken after troubled year

By Sarah Hills

Profits have plunged for the Canadian natural ingredients company SunOpta which has just announced its delayed 2007 financial results after over-valuation of its berry stocks.

Disappearance of trans fats drives innovation

By Sarah Hills

The need to replace trans fats in food and beverages has spurred innovations within the industry, from new products to oilseed crop development, a new report said.

Resistant starch raises fibre in gluten-free bread: study

By Jess Halliday

A new study has concluded that partially replacing corn starch in gluten free breads with tapioca and corn resistant starch can raise dietary fibre significantly, but without having a great impact on rheological properties.

Tate & Lyle gets go-ahead for sale to Bunge

By Laura Crowley

The sale of Tate & Lyle’s international sugar trading business to US oilseed firm Bunge is now unconditional, removing the UK sweetener group from the volatile sugar market.