Archives for April 2, 2002

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Investor services revises Rhodia outlook to negative

Moody's Investors Service has confirmed the Baa3/Prime-3 ratings for the unsecured debt securities of French ingredients company Rhodia. At the same time it has changed the outlook on the ratings from stable to negative. These actions conclude a...

Umami taste research beckons in alternatives to MSG

Scientists in the US have recently demonstrated the function of both a human receptor that responds to sweeteners and a related human receptor that responds to glutamate, a savoury tasting molecule found in a variety of meats, cheeses and vegetables...

Campbell disclipined over false labelling issue

US regulators have told Campbell Soup that its Prego pasta sauce contains less vitamin C than advertised and have ordered the company to correct the problem promptly, according to a letter made public on Tuesday.

New findings for food allergies

The heated debate about food allergies and the implications for food manufacturers looks set to continue as a new study conducted in the UK claims the risk of death to children age 15 due to a food allergy is slim.

Supplement vs. drug debate ongoing

US biotech company OvImmune has been sent a warning letter by the Food and Drug Administration for marketing eggs that supposedly boost the human immune system. The company claims it is a dietary supplement, not a drug.

Dietary fibre drink to reduce cholesterol

Cholesterol-cutting foods and food ingredients are relatively common, but the same cannot be said of drinks, largely because of taste issues. But now consultancy firm Arthur D. Little (ADL) claims to have developed the first drink brand to contain...