Archives for January 12, 2011

← 2011

US company settles 'landmark' bisphenol A case

By Rory Harrington

A leading US polycarbonate baby bottle maker has become the first to settle a lawsuit over failure to tell consumers its products contained bisphenol A (BPA), in what lawyers have dubbed a “landmark” development.

IFF invests in Asia as demand grows for packaged foods

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) has said it plans to invest $100m in two new flavor facilities in Asia over the next three years, responding to increasing demand from Asian food manufacturers.

Health awareness boosting soy food consumption

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Aging populations are driving growth in the global market for soy foods, as more people turn to soy for its health benefits, according to a new report from Global Industry Analysts, Inc. (GIA).