Innophos expands fortification portfolio with AMT Labs acquisition
Innophos Holdings has completed its acquisition of North Salt Lake-based AMT Labs for $27m, in a move it says will strengthen its position in the fortified foods market.
Archives for July 19, 2012
Chia demand outstripping supply to lead to big crop increase in crop area next year: BI chief
Huge demand for chia will see chia become a ‘great crop’ for the key growing regions, says George Pontiakos, President of BI Nutraceuticals, as consumers embrace the super seed.
Truvia will challenge Splenda in tabletop sweetener market within two years, predicts Cargill
If current trends continue, stevia-based sweetener Truvia will be eyeball to eyeball with sucralose-based rival Splenda in the US retail tabletop sweeteners market within two years, brand owner Cargill has predicted.
CSPI targets DreamWorks for Madagascar 3 character tie-ins
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has taken aim at DreamWorks Animation for its Madagascar 3 character tie-ins with foods it claims are of poor nutritional value.
Retail prepared foods market surges but c-stores still lack healthier options
Retail sales of prepared foods - from rotisserie chicken to sushi, deli sandwiches and soups - are set to reach $32.45bn in 2012 - a 7.5% increase on 2011, according to Packaged Facts.