Antioxidants may reduce trans fat levels in edible oils: Study
The addition of antioxidants to oils may control the formation of trans-fats during the processing and heating of edible oils, according to new research.
Archives for May 2, 2011
MAP is best defense against E. coli in shredded lettuce, says USDA
Scientists at the USDA have found that modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) provides consumers with the best protection against the food safety threat of E. coli in shredded lettuce.
Flavour industry’s research bursary scheme enters second year
A consortium of flavour firms seeking to raise awareness of the sector and encourage a new generation of researchers has renewed its bursary scheme for Phd students, and is hoping for applications from right across the EU.
DSM tenders Danisco shares after new DuPont offer
DSM has tendered its 4.95 per cent stake in Danish ingredients firm Danisco, after buyer DuPont raised its offer to DKK700 on Friday following discussions with major shareholders.
ADM’s oilseeds and corn processing contribute to 37% profits boost
Grain processing giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has reported a 37 percent rise in profits in the third quarter on the back of strong growth in its oilseeds and corn processing businesses.
Vitamin C price-fixing case ruling expected ‘any week now’
A lawyer pursuing a high-profile anti-trust case against four Chinese firms accused of fixing the price of vitamin C in the US says he expects the judge reviewing the case to make a ruling “any week now”.
Drug nano- encapsulation system may have food applications: Study
A method of producing nano-capsules for drug delivery may have potential to create food-grade nano-encapsulations of ingredients for the food industry, according to new research.
Corn Products’ profits triple in Q1
Corn Products International has seen profits more than triple in the first quarter after passing on higher prices for its products and receiving a payment from the Mexican government to settle a trade dispute.
Treatt: The only way is up for tangerine, aniseed and black pepper oil
The price of tangerine, aniseed and black pepper oil is only going in one direction this year, according to essential oils giant Treatt. And that’s up.
Lower barriers to food and drink exports to Japan, says CIAA
A free trade agreement between the EU and Japan that eliminates tariffs and non-tariff barriers for EU food and drink products would enable European manufacturers better to cater to a high potential market, the CIAA tells policy makers.
Branded cereals fuelling Ralcorp growth
Branded cereals contributed nearly $60m to US cereal and pasta maker Ralcorp’s positive earnings for the second quarter of its 2011 fiscal year.
Brazil: Kraft capitalizes on chocolate and cookie growth
Kraft Foods is leveraging the growing market for chocolate and cookies in developing markets with the opening of a new $80m production facility in Brazil.
Consumer survey finds growing food safety concerns
Nearly three quarters (73 percent) of Americans are more concerned now about the food they eat than they were five years ago, according to a Deloitte survey that gives a snapshot of how the public views the US food supply.