Tate & Lyle to sell stakes in Saudi and Egyptian sugar refineries
Tate & Lyle has reached an agreement to sell its minority stake in sugar refineries in Saudi Arabia and Egypt to Saudi-based sugar refiner Savola, the companies have said.
Archives for October 27, 2009
Senomyx calorie-cutting sucrose enhancer gets FEMA GRAS
Senomyx has received notification from the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) that its new sucrose enhancing flavor ingredient is GRAS (generally recognized as safe).
Unilever pulls out of Smart Choices Program
Unilever has said that it will phase out the Smart Choices logo following the FDA’s announcement that it is looking to develop a standardized front-of-pack labeling scheme.
Necco goes natural with wafer line
Increasing consumer interest in healthy eating ideals is the driver behind US confectionery maker Necco’s switch to natural colours and flavourings for its wafer candy.
German guide advises on healthy, sustainable food
A new guide to help consumers make more sustainable shopping decisions places new emphasis on combining healthy and sustainable eating practices.
Maltodextrin boosts quality of gluten-free bread: Study
Formulating gluten-free bread with maltodextrin may beneficially impact on bread volume and boost crumb hardening during storage, says a new study from Poland.
Danisco commended for climate change disclosure
Danisco has been included in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) leadership index for companies that disclose their climate change impact.
Corn Products content despite costs and volume drop
Higher corn costs, falling volumes and unfavourable currencies have taken their toll on Corn Products International’s Q3 compared with last year, but the company is cheered by its longer improvements.
Asda green packaging scorecard to launch next year
A leading UK packaging figure has welcomed a move by Asda confirming it will be rolling out its own version of Wal-Mart’s packaging scorecard next year.
Brands, retailers make 2015 palm oil pledges
Nestle and Marks & Spencer have this week made new pledges about their use of sustainable palm oil, with both ramping up to using only certified oil in products by 2015.
New packaging 'triples' food shelf life
New food packaging can double or, in some cases, even triple the shelf life of certain foods for up to 24 months compared with conventional packaging, claims its manufacturer Superfos.
Bioethics professor argues for meat tax
Heavy taxes on meat are needed to reduce consumption, thereby bringing multiple benefits for human health, animal welfare and the environment, argues a professor of bioethics from Princeton University.