Squeeze on demand forecast for flavors market
Competition among flavor houses is likely to step up as a slower rate of growth in demand for food flavors is expected across the US market.
Archives for March 2, 2011
Closer scrutiny of US food imports promised
Exporters to the US and domestic importers can expect much closer scrutiny of their food safety controls, following the signing of the Food Safety Modernization Act by President Barack Obama in January.
US regulator begins probe into Kraft takeover of Cadbury
Kraft Foods is facing another potential grilling about its takeover of Cadbury in early 2010 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) examining its actions in relation to India under the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
Ohly acquires savory ingredients company Bakon Yeast
Yeast specialist Ohly, part of the ABF Ingredients group, has acquired the speciality savory ingredients company Bakon Yeast Inc located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, for an undisclosed sum.
Enzyme treatment may remove peanut allergens, suggests study
An enzymatic treatment process may effectively reduce allergens in roasted peanuts by up to 100 per cent, according to new research.
Aker’s Superba krill oil gets GRAS from independent expert panel
An independent panel of experts has determined that Aker BioMarine Antarctic’s Superba Krill Oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in food and beverages.