Clinton and AHA set nutrition guidelines for schools
Former President Bill Clinton has teamed up with the American Heart Association (AHA) in an effort to reduce childhood obesity through promoting a healthy school environment.
Archives for August 15, 2006
PepsiCo unveils first female chief executive
PepsiCo has appointed Indian-born Indra Nooyi to be its new chief executive, displaying the group's international credentials as it looks to build on recent success.
Chr Hansen launches natural surimi colours
Chr Hansen has launched a new range of natural food colours targeted at global surimi producers.
'Edible paint' has food applications, claim scientists
Scientists at Cornell University have created an environmentally friendly, non-toxic, removable, edible paint that could be used in candy and dietary supplements.
Customized branding brings corporate logos to M&Ms
Masterfoods USA will soon allow companies to feature their logos or messages on its M&M chocolates, in a marketing move expected to launch a new platform of growth for the product.
Global consumer opinion split on GM
Anything that makes food taste better is fine, according to 62 per cent of South Africans who are familiar with GM foods.
MGPI to revamp food ingredients division after slow sales
MGP Ingredients (MGPI) is set for a major overhaul in its ingredients operations, after disappointing results in the segment for the company's fiscal year prompted it to announce that it will review its entire ingredients business.
Danisco Sweeteners targets health-focused consumers
Danisco Sweeteners has developed a range of ingredients designed to help food makers create snacks with less than 100 calories.
South Korean firm creates novel soy soup snack
Hanmi Whole Soymilk Co has launched a new soy-based soup on the South Korean market, using novel packaging to differentiate the product in the increasingly competitive soyfoods market.
Keeping sugar farmers sweet
British sugar growers can breathe a sigh of relief after learning that one of the country's foremost beet producers will not be closing facilities as originally thought.