Carbery attributes profitability growth to ingredients
Carbery has insisted that its ingredients division performed strongly in 2009 despite a sharp reduction in group turnover.
Archives for April 18, 2010
Biofuels to blame for palm oil deforestation, says Nestlé
Political decisions encouraging biofuel production from palm oil is causing deforestation in Indonesia and not the low tonnage sourced by Kit Kat maker Nestlé, according to the chairman of the Swiss based food company.
High fat and sugar image of low cost food products ‘unfounded’
Food formulations positioned in the 'low cost' and ‘hard discount’ bracket are not nutritionally inferior to their brand equivalents, asserts the French national food council.
Groundhog Day for European health claims?
“Many in industry are pinning their hopes on EFSA showing them the light at the meeting, including the likes of Danone, which withdrew three probiotic immunity/digestive health article 13.5 claims in April, citing clarification it is expecting on Big...
Fairtrade imports surge as category expands
Imports of fairtrade-certified products have reached record highs in the USA, with the market expanding to encompass new product categories on the back of increased consumer interest in ethically-produced food items, according to new data.
Probiotic gums and candies show oral health potential
Probiotic bacteria that work in the presence of saliva and various sugars could soon be reducing rates of tooth decay in gums and candies, says a leading researcher.
GLG signs Australian and South American stevia deals
Stevia supplier GLG Life Tech has announced collaborative agreements in two key markets for the plant-derived sweetener: Australasia and South America.
Developed nations’ food imports threaten world water supplies
The UK and other developed countries’ food supplies could be badly affected by global water shortages – and exacerbate the problem, according to a new report from an alliance of engineering bodies.
IFT emphasizes role of food science in obesity fight
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has said that food science has an important role to play in the federal government’s plans to reduce childhood obesity, including Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move campaign.