Archives for July 10, 2002

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GRAS status for Glanbia

TruCal, the whey mineral concentrate from Glanbia Ingredients, has been granted GRAS (Generally Recognised As Safe) status by the US authorities.

Low-carb ingredients for health market

Carbsense Foods, a US producer of low-carbohydrate food alternatives for the retail and foodservice markets, has added Garlic & Herb Pizza Crustand Honey Bran Muffin Mixes to its line of low-carb dry mixes.

EU investigates banned hormones in food products

The European Union said on Tuesday it was investigating a growing food scare in several member nations surrounding the discovery of synthetic hormones in soft drinks and pork products.

New CAP reform - empowering the farmer?

The European Commission on Wednesday approved a radical reform of Europe's 40-year-old Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) that aims to shift the focus of aid from production to the farmers themselves.

New probiotics from Danisco

Danish food ingredients company Danisco is to launch the first of two new probiotic bacteria cultures developed by Australasian companies Fonterra Research Centre (NZDRI) and NZMP Ltd.