Nestle invests in Africa to boost revenue from emerging markets
The globe’s biggest food company Nestle is to invest €112.33m (CHF 150m) in the Equatorial African Region (EAR) over the next three years to grow its revenue from emerging markets.
Archives for July 5, 2010
Industry rejects call for food colorings ban
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) called for a ban on food colorings last week – but food industry experts insist there is overwhelming evidence of their safety.
Breakthrough technique could unravel emulsions
Our understanding of the stability of emulsions may leap forward as UK scientists report the use of an atomic technique to probe the interactions of pectin.
AB Enzymes expands North American baking enzyme distribution
AB Enzymes has entered a partnership with The Ingredients Company for sole distribution of its baking enzymes in the United States and Canada in order to strengthen its presence in the region.
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Sara Lee to focus on food and beverage with sale of air care firm
US group Sara Lee has announced the sale of its air care business Ambi Pur to Procter & Gamble as it looks to consolidate itself as a top international food and beverage player.
NICE panel member explains trans fats approach
The labelling of trans fats on foods sold in the UK is a human rights issue that must not be withheld from consumers, but it should not be the primary consideration, according to a member of the panel that prepared the recent NICE report.
Global partnership needed to cut high salt intakes
A worldwide partnership is needed to cut high intakes of salt, according to Tim Smith, chief executive of the Food Standards Agency.
Indian food processing sector needs US$30bn investment - report
Around US$30bn worth of investment is needed to “revolutionise” India’s food processing sector to boost the volume of processed products to 10 per cent of overall output by 2015, according to a new report.
USDA says soda tax would reduce obesity
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has added its voice to the debate on soda tax and the prevalence of overweight and obesity, saying that a 20 percent price increase would make a significant difference.