Countdown to bioterrorism rules
Chaos is soon likely to set in with only one month to go until tough laws on bioterrorism enter into force in the US. At least 90 per cent of foreign and domestic facilities have yet to register with the FDA.
Archives for November 17, 2003
Cash injection for taste technology
Massive savings for food manufacturers and new formulations for health foods could be just around the corner as ground-breaking research into how to trick the taste buds receives a cash injection from three leading ingredients companies.
Food from cloned animals, the debate goes on
The American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a draft assessment regarding the safety of food products that are taken from cloned animals.
Ahold sells Polish stores
Ahold has sold two underperforming Polish hypermarkets to French rival Carrefour for an undisclosed sum as part of its drive to focus on profitable businesses. But the company has shown no signs of withdrawing from that market altogether.
Crisps take an exotic turn
A kaleidoscope of flavours has hit the potato snack market, reports Mintel's gnpd (Global New Products Database) this month.
Alternative to drum-dried instant starches
Scandinavian starch producer KMC has come up with a new range of cold water swelling starches pitched at the convenience food market under the brand ColdSwell.