Texture concepts from Quest
Flavour company Quest International has introduced a new range of texture concepts and recipes for the food service industry
Archives for December 7, 2001
Organic bananas gain market share
The global organic banana market is growing rapidly and could account for three per cent of sales in the next three years, the United Nations food body said on Wednesday.
Garlic supplements influence drug performance
Researchers have found garlic supplements can cause a potentially harmful side effect when combined with a type of medication used to treat HIV/AIDS.
ADM increases ownership of InTrade
Grain processor Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) is to increase its ownership in InTrade and Alfred C. Toepfer International, the company announced this week.
Folate fortification combats memory loss
Fortification of grain products with the B vitamin folate may help reduce memory loss in the over-60's. These are the latest findings from data compiled by a recent nationwide health and nutrition survey, NHANES III, carried out in the US.
Confectionery fastest growing segment of nutraceutical market
The US nutraceuticals market had a value of $30,441 million (€34,120 million) in 2000 and is expected to grow at a faster pace than the overall food industry.
Competition accelerates for vitamin-enhanced water
Coca-Cola is poised to add nutrients to a new line of bottled water, to be called Dasani Nutriwater, taking on arch-rival PepsiCo's own enhanced Aquifina.
UK ingredients company sells flavour business
Markbeech Products, a UK food ingredient importer, processor and distributor, has sold its flavours business to Flavex International, a UK company based in Hereford.
Consumer confidence rises in Canada
Canadian consumer confidence, like that in the United States, has rebounded since the September 11 attacks despite the deteriorating economy, according to a new consumer sentiment index.
Italy and Spain chocolate policy infringes EU law
Italy and Spain have infringed an EC Treaty by prohibiting chocolate products from being marketed under the name 'chocolate' where, in addition to cocoa butter, they also contain other vegetable fats.
DSM admits to contact with Rhodia
DSM, requested by the French COB (Commission des Opérations de Bourse) to state its position on press comments about DSM breaking off its contacts regarding Rhodia, made the following statement on Thursday.
Cerestar product accepted in Israel
Israel has accepted starch derivative company Cerestar's all-natural, non-caloric bulk sweetener, C*Eridex (Erythritol) for use in food.