US coop settles over 'price fixing' amidst market turmoil
A leading US dairy cooperative hopes to close the book on allegations of price fixing by agreeing a multi million-dollar settlement that it says is not an admission of guilt or innocence.
Archives for December 19, 2008
More companies move into stevia market
A flurry of activity has followed the FDA no objection letters for the stevia-derived sweetener, Reb A, to be used in food and beverages as two companies announce self-affirmed GRAS.
Gum plus ions may cut fat and salt in meats: Study
A combination of gellan gum and magnesium chloride may lead to low-fat, low salt meat products, according to new research from Mexico.
National Starch sale unlikely in current climate
Hopes for National Starch to be sold by the end of the year have been dashed by the credit crisis and a sale is unlikely in the near future, said owner Akzo Nobel.
Calls to reverse FDA action over stevia sweetener
More stevia sweetened products are lining up for launch but campaigners are calling for the FDA decision that signaled that the sweetener could be used in food and beverages to be reversed.