Pfizer confectionery sale imminent
Pfizer is preparing the sale of its chewing gum business Adams, thought to be worth €4 to 5 billion. Nestle and Cadbury Schweppes are both possible candidates.
Archives for June 27, 2002
Australia to change law on food-type dietary supplements?
The Australia New Zealand Food Authority (ANZFA) this week invited the public and interested organisations to comment on proposed changes to the Food Standards Code, including new requirements for food-type dietary supplements and the irradiation of...
IGEN launches food safety testing system
In the US, IGEN International has said that it will be introducing its new Intelligent System at the annual meeting of the International Association for Food Protection, being held in San Diego, California.
Positive impact of E and C on men
Vitamins C and E could be especially beneficial in reducing oxidative stress in men. The findings follow a recent study in Japan that investigated possible gender-related differences in oxidative stress.
Probiotics to combat baby eczema
Probiotics or 'friendly' bacteria given to babies during weaning may help alleviate the symptoms of eczema, according to research published in the British journal Gut.
Round the clock butter trading
Dairy.com, a leading US-based Internet marketplace that focuses on the dairy industry, this week announced the launch of a new butter exchange.
Boost to tagatose production
Joint US-German venture to increase production operations of new sweetener in Europe.
Acrylamide in foods - calls for more research
Food, health and consumer associations welcomed international discussions this week at the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Geneva following the first-ever report that acrylamide - a potentially cancer causing chemical, is likely to be formed in a...