Archives for May 18, 2009

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Dispatches from Vitafoods

Inside DSM’s quality commitment

By Shane Starling

Philipp de Simone, human nutrition and health regional sales director for the east, south east and middle east at DSM Nutritional Products, tells Shane Starling why DSM’s Quality for Life initiative reaches all the way from the factory floor to finished...

Frugality dominates US shoppers' alcohol plans - report

By Neil Merrett

Alcohol’s ability to survive under difficult economic times has come into question amidst shifting consumer attitudes in the US to more value-focused offerings as opposed to their premium counterparts, says new research.

UK unveils new salt reduction targets

By Jess Halliday

The Food Standards Agency has unveiled updated salt reduction targets for the food industry up to 2012, trimming back levels once more in some 80 categories of foods.

Ahmed named Tate & Lyle CEO

By staff reporter

Tate & Lyle has announced a new man at the helm later this year – Javed Ahmed, who will take over from Iain Ferguson in November.

Stevia standards developer could lack future funding

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Ingredient standards researcher ChromaDex Corporation has said that it anticipates significant future demand for its services, but is unsure if it can secure the capital necessary to continue expansion.