PR award for Kemin
Lutein supplement maker Kemin Foods has received an award from market research firm Frost & Sullivan for its promotion campaign for the FloraGLO brand.
Archives for November 18, 2003
EU law spotlight at FiE
As a raft of new food legislation, notably the labelling of food allergens and genetically modified organisms, enters into force in Europe, food manufacturers cannot afford to be less than au fait with the new rules. Under the umbrella of a food...
Fruit target from WHO
Global stategies to improve the diet of the world's population continue with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) unveiling a 'unified approach to promote greater consumption of fruit and vegetables'.
Potassium without the taste
Balchem Encapsulates has launched three microencapsulated forms of potassium targeted at the food industry. The company believes that the products represent a breakthough in food processing.
Ahold sell off continues with Argentina
Ahold is to sell its Argentine unit Disco to Chile's Cencosud for an undisclosed sum, drawing a line under a troubled 18 months at the unit. The Dutch firm is still negotiating the sale of other units in Brazil, Peru and Paraguay.
Lycopene from fungus files for novel food ingredient status
Before any new food product can be introduced on the European market it must be rigorously assessed for safety. The UK Food Standards Agency has received an application to approve lycopene sourced from the fungus Blakeslea trispora as a novel food...
Soybeans, price volatility to continue
A disappointment for the food industry the US government last week predicted a cut in the forecast for soybean production to the lowest level in nearly 30 years. Although up slightly on 2002 figures, the area for harvest is expected to be around 29.3...