Tate and Lyle set to double sucralose production
Global ingredients manufacturer, Tate and Lyle, has announced that expansion at its new artificial sweetener facilities is on target - heralding an imminent boost in supplies to manufacturers.
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Nestlé to tap low-income consumers
Swiss manufacturer Nestlé is building new factories in Brazil and West Africa to manufacture products for low-income families, said chairman Peter Brabeck-Letmathe.
Gadot allies with UTEK in new technology hunt
Gadot Biochemical Industries is on the lookout for new ingredients in the health food sector, and has entered into a strategic alliance with UTEK Corporation to identify and evaluate emerging technologies from research institutes around the world.
Euro internet grocery sales set to boom
The European e-tail sector is likely to grow 186 per cent by 2010, but supermarkets should work to maximise market share by tackling consumer barriers such as stock availability and allocated delivery times, says analyst.
EU should consider capping the CAP, says commissioner
Mariann Fischer Boel, EU commissioner for agriculture, said Monday that the commission could consider putting limits on the Single Payment Scheme if it is found that the scheme is not efficient.
Scientists look to fish gelatin as emulsion stabilisers
Food scientists are continuing to explore the potential of fish gelatin as stabilisers for food emulsions, in keeping with the trend to replace synthetic with natural emulsifiers.
French organic trade booming, says GAIN report
Trade in organic products in France is now valued at almost $2 billion dollars and imports from non-EU countries continue to increase, according to a USDA GAIN report.
Health Canada approves Beneo Inulin as dietary fiber
Health Canada has approved Orafti's Beneo inulin as a dietary fiber, allowing manufacturers to advertise higher fiber content on food labels and opening the way for other brands to seek go-ahead.