Peanuts in plentiful supply
Several recently published studies have revealed the nutritional benefits of peanuts and USDA figures released last week show that there is no shortage of supply for food manufacturers.
Archives for February 14, 2005
Ingredient openings as McDonalds pays millions in trans fat settlement
A landmark settlement on trans fats in the US last week will incite global food makers, fearful of litigation, to delve further into new food formulations that use alternative ingredients to eliminate harmful fatty acids, reports Lindsey Partos.
Dietary guidelines influence consumers
Food manufacturers who haven't yet decided to rethink their product ranges based on the recently released dietary guidelines should perhaps do so, according to new research.
Industry nutrition labels clash with government plans
The British arm of Nestlé has become the latest food producer to revamp its nutrition labels, yet the country's food industry is on rocky ground by entrenching its support for guideline daily amounts against the government's wishes, argues Chris Mercer.
Expenses push Senomyx's revenue down
An increase in research and development and other expenses caused Senomyx's revenue to slip 23 percent in Q4, according to the results published by the company last week.
Symrise confirms top three flavour ambitions
As CEO leaves the firm, German flavours firm Symrise confirms ambitions to become one of the top three global players on the market.
Codex focus on fats and oils standards
Speciality oil firms will have the chance to voice their concerns on global food codes as 100 government delegates meet to discuss the fats and oil industry at a week-long session, kicking off in the UK next week.
Rising soybean stocks mean stable prices
Global stocks of soybeans continue to rise after last year's price spiking draw-down, with oilseed production for 2004-05 projected to reach 390.2 million tonnes, providing a 'comfort-zone' for inventory levels.
Forward cover offers comfort to soybean stocks
Global stocks of soybeans continue to rise after last year's price spiking draw-down, with oilseed production for 2004-05 projected to reach 390.2 million tonnes, providing a 'comfort-zone' for inventory levels.
Alternatives needed as McDonalds pays trans fat settlement
A landmark settlement on trans fats in the US last week will incite global food makers, fearful of litigation, to delve further into new food formulations that use alternative ingredients to eliminate harmful fatty acids, reports Lindsey Partos.