Food companies to be hit by higher grain prices
Food companies are likely to struggle with high grain prices well into next year, according to the USDA’s first crop projection report of 2009.
Archives for May 13, 2009
US grocery association launches food safety plan to cut salmonella
The US Grocery Manufacturers Association has launched what it terms “wide ranging” initiatives to step up protection against food-borne illnesses including salmonella.
Whipping up a better cream: HPMC shows promise
The hydrocolloid hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) may boost the characteristics of whipped cream, says a new study from China.
Finding inspiration from bread tastes past
Puratos’ CEO talks about consumers’ tastes for bread and patisserie – past and present – and how to ensure the skills needed to work with ingredients are available in every global market.
Raisio sells margarine business to Bunge for €80m
Raisio is to sell its margarine portfolio to Bunge, a move that will allow it to focus on its grain business and give it a powerful new partner for its Benecol plant stanols brand.
Antioxidants needed by exercising populations: Nutritionist
Conclusions that supplements of vitamins C and E may blunt the positive effects of exercise are a "gross over extrapolation of the experimental findings", says a nutrition expert.
Latin America’s appeal for food companies
Latin America presents growing opportunities for investment for food manufacturers, even as the economic crisis takes its toll on American and European markets, according to a new market report.
Country-of-origin labeling: Not so COOL?
FoodNavigator-USA.com asks its readers what they think of Canada’s World Trade Organization complaint over US country-of-origin labeling rules.
Stevia World puts stevia on the map as sugar replacer
Speakers at the first day of Stevia World have focused on the potential of stevia sweeteners as mainstream sugar replacers, as well as their role in tackling surging rates of diet related ill health, such as diabetes.