Fermenting wheat flour with yeast helps reduce the levels of a precursor to acrylamide by almost 90 per cent, suggests a new study from Denmark.

Louisiana was holding its breath when Hurricane Gustav crossed its path last week. It promised to be the mother of all storms as it roared towards the Gulf Coast but fortunately the region, along with the food industry it supports, was spared.

While there has been more optimisms hovering over the post-reform EU sugar industry this year, ABF cites the new regime as having an on-going effect on the profits of its sugar division.

Mars says it will continue to reformulate its products to remove artificial colours, additives and saturated fats where feasible, as it launches a new advertising campaign to play up its ingredient commitments.