Antioxidant compounds from olive oil
US-based Usana Health Sciences has been granted a US patent covering the extraction of antioxidant-rich compositions from olives and the solid by-products of olive oil production.
Archives for May 15, 2002
Aarhus Olie takes on the nutritional oil market
Danish food ingredients company Aarhus Olie launched a nutritional oil at the Vitafoods International trade fair in Geneva this week. The product marks the companys first foray into the functional foods markets.
Cadbury lining up Adams bid?
US gum manufacturer Adams is seen as a 'must-have' acquisition for Cadbury Schweppes if it wants to truly become a global player. But it faces strong opposition from rival players.
Irradiated food brand from FTSI
Food Technology Service (FTSI), a company which specialises in irradiating food, has launched its own brand of food products.
Solbar products unveiled at Vitafoods
At the Vitafoods exhibition in Geneva, Switzerland, this week Israeli soy ingredients company Solbar Hatzor presented two new product introductions to the company's portfolio.
Consumer group welcomes allergen Bill
A Bill put before the US Congress which would improve ingredient labelling and help protect consumers who suffer from food allergies has been welcomed by US consumer protection groups.
Shark warning from FSA
The UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a warning about the consumption of shark, swordfish or marlin after a survey discovered relatively high levels of mercury in the fish.
Russian juice group denies Nestlé interest
Wimm-Bill-Dann, the Russian food and drink producer, has denied reports in the international press that it is being eyed by Nestle, the giant Swiss food and drink group.
'More to accomplish' for Campbell
Campbell Soup said on Wednesday that its quarterly net income fell 21 per cent as it spent more to market and improve its brands.