Archives for October 16, 2008

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New ADM cocoa plant to meet growing demand

ADM has this week opened its new cocoa processing plant in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, a project it began in 2006 in a bid to expand and cater to growing demand for cocoa and chocolate materials from manufacturers.

Ocean Nutrition builds omega-3 awareness on Oprah

By Lorraine Heller

Ingredient supplier Ocean Nutrition Canada has taken the unusual step of advertising its omega-3 directly to consumers, in an attempt to build awareness of its ingredient and boost sales of co-branded fortified foods and beverages.

Imperial Sugar enters Cargill cooperation talks

By Neil Merrett

The Imperial Sugar Company says it has entered discussions with joint venture group the Louisiana Sugar Refinery (LSR) over joining forces to construct and operate a new refinery in the US.

Study backs PGMS for ice cream formulations

By Stephen Daniells

 The ability of propylene glycol monostearate (PGMS) to prevent ice recrystallisation in ice creams is “quite dramatic”, says new research from Canada.