Asian Palm Oil Company IPO to fund expansion
Asian Palm Oil Company is planning a flotation on Aim this month, according to reports, in a bid to cash in on the increasing international demand for the edible oil.
Archives for October 10, 2007
Cognis makes lauric acid-free whipping agent for snacks
Cognis has developed a new whipping agent under its Lamequick brand using vegetable oils that are free from lauric acid, thus avoiding the soapy taste that can result from interactions with herbs and spices.
Mastertaste makes healthy flavours with Active Botanicals range
Mastertaste is aiming to tap two key trends for food formulation with it new range of Active Botanicals: natural flavours and perceived health benefits.
Coffee prices boost market but drive away consumers, report
Coffee sales in the US have seen strong growth over the past five years, although the increases are a result of higher prices rather than higher volumes, according to a report by Mintel, which reveals that the category is threatened by competition...
Fruit & veg event ignites disease prevention discussion
Houston, Texas, is hosting a symposium on the functionality of fruits and vegetables this week, set to provide a forum for academia and industry to exchange ideas on how to tailor phytonutrients for health.
New Zealand re-opens milk safety review
The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) has called for further testing on two different proteins used in milk production, just one month after claiming there was no danger in consuming either of the products.