Archives for September 14, 2010

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GLG gets FDA GRAS for stevia sweetener

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Stevia supplier GLG Life Tech has become the latest company to receive a letter of no objection from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) saying that its stevia sweetener is generally recognized as safe (GRAS).

Cranberry’s benefits extend to prostates: Study

By Stephen Daniells

The protective effects of cranberries toward urinary tract health may also extend to men’s prostates, according to a new study from the Czech Republic – the first of its kind to report such benefits.

HFCS could suffer as economy improves, says Mintel

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Avoidance of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is likely to increase among American consumers as the economy improves, suggests a new report from market research organization Mintel.

Hershey's cocoa sourcing held to account

By Jane Byrne

Hershey lags behind its competitors when it comes to purchasing cocoa that has been certified to meet certain labour, social, and environmental standards, argues four non-governmental organisations in a highly critical report about the US confectionery...

Kraft predicts additional $1bn revenue from Cadbury

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Kraft has said it expects to make an additional $1bn in revenue by 2013 because of better access to global markets and distribution networks following its takeover of Cadbury earlier this year.