Organic consumers yet to be shaken by troubled economy
Shoppers in the US are continuing to buy natural and organic foods despite difficult economic times, according to research, but experts question how long it can last.
Archives for August 27, 2008
New films let produce ‘breathe’, extend shelf life, says Innovia
A new range of ‘breathable’ films can extend the shelf life of fresh produce by allowing the migration of gases through the packaging, according to its developer, UK-based Innovia Films.
Global Sweeteners secures corn starch supplies through acquisition
Glucose and maltose syrup supplier Global Sweeteners receives the green light to acquire Jinzhou Yuancheng Bio-chem Technology, thereby securing supplies for corn starch, the key raw material in its sweetener production.
Glanbia profits up as international ingredients business surges
Irish food giant Glanbia has turned in promising half year results with net earnings rising 26 per cent and the US food ingredients and nutritional products divisions performing strongly.
MSG linked to increased body weight: study
Consumption of the flavour enhancer monosodium glutamate (MSG) may increase the risk of gaining weight, regardless of energy intake, suggests a new study.
Mitsubishi-Kagaku Foods opens Chinese emulsifiers facility
Bakery firms operating in the burgeoning Chinese market can tap into further local supplies of food emulsifiers, as Japanese ingredients firm Mitsubishi-Kagaku Foods confirms it will break ground on its first Chinese factory, scheduled to be online by...
Market for superpremium juices soars in the US
Superpremium juice drinks have proved to be a dynamic part of the US beverage market showing “phenomenal growth” in just a few years, according to a new report.