CJ introduces rice bran fiber and protein
South Korean firm CJ CheilJedang Corp. (CJ) has introduced new rice bran fiber and protein ingredients to boost the nutritional profile of a range of foods including baked goods, pasta products and meats.
Archives for August 9, 2010
Gluten-free chestnut flour could add nutritional value
Chestnut flour could be used in gluten-free breads to give nutritional and health benefits, according to a new study from Turkey.
GLG’s profits boosted as proprietary stevia leaf comes on line
Stevia supplier GLG Life Tech’s gross profits increased 126 percent in the first half of 2010, and revenue grew 35 percent, to C$18.7m, boosted by development of its proprietary stevia leaf, the company said.
Sweetener users welcome early sugar quota announcement
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has set sugar import tariff-rate quotas for the 2011 fiscal year – including extra specialty sugar “to accommodate a rapidly expanding organic food sector”, USDA said.
Cocoa goes lower as signs supply pressure may ease
Cocoa fell to a three month low in London on signs that supplies in the world’s biggest producer countries would be boosted by the better crop husbandry initiated over the past three years.
Sara Lee CEO steps down following stroke
Chairman and CEO of Sara Lee Corp. Brenda Barnes has resigned from the company so she can focus on improving her health after she suffered a stroke in May, the company’s board of directors has said.