FAO says food prices stuck at “stubbornly high levels”
Crop production may be rising but not enough to bring down high and volatile agricultural commodity prices this year, according to the latest analysis from the FAO.
Archives for June 7, 2011
Agrana opens fruit for dairy plant in Egypt
After a two month delay, sugar giant Agrana has started production at its new Egypt plant that will supply prepared fruit to dairy companies in the Middle East and North Africa.
PureCircle introduces flavor modifier for sweetness enhancement
Stevia supplier PureCircle has developed a natural flavor modifier that enhances the sweetness of stevia, sugar and high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) to allow larger calorie reductions, the company has said.
Human exposure to bisphenol A underestimated – study
New research suggests that human dietary exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) has been underestimated and that the chemical accumulates in the body faster than previously believed.
Chengdu Wagott to more than double stevia capacity
Botanical extract manufacturer Chengdu Wagott is to open its second stevia facility in China, which it says will boost its Reb A capacity from 200 tons per year to 500 tons.
E.coli: concern grows over lack of answers, compensation package rejected
European Union proposals for a €150m-compensation package for farmers wer rejected by Spain and France yesterday as pressure intensified for Germany to identify the source of the E.coli outbreak that has now killed 23 and sickened 2,429.
Bell Flavors warehouse acquisition to aid long-term expansion
Bell Flavors and Fragrances has acquired an 85,000 square foot warehouse adjacent to its corporate headquarters in Northbrook, Illinois, which it says is logistically well-placed for long-term business expansion.
What’s hot in dairy? From rBST-free to water-buffalo milk
US consumers are increasingly equating health and wellness in dairy with high-quality, local or more ‘natural’ products rather than low-fat products per se, according to market researchers at The Hartman Group.
EFSA publishes latest safety conclusion on two flavours
Two artificial flavours that can be used in a wide variety of food and drink products offer “no safety concerns” at the tested levels, according to EFSA’s latest scientific opinion.