Archives for June 2, 2004

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Penford sees EU growth for GM-free dextrose

Tough new EU labelling and traceability rules for GM products should make it easier for food ingredients which are guaranteed GM-free to grow sales - at least according to the only US manufacturer of non-GM dextrose.

Proper storage extends egg safety

Egg quality and usefulness can be safely maintained beyond the sell-by date if the eggs are stored properly - indeed, they can be safely consumed up to four or five weeks beyond the recommended use-by date, claim US researchers this week.

Tesco adds GI food labels, traffic lights

The UK's number one supermarket is introducing new food labels that rank a product according to its position on the glycaemic index, a system that measures the effects of food on blood sugar levels. The move comes just a few days after the...

Tate & Lyle to up sucralose output

Tate & Lyle, the British sugar and starches group, is to expand production of the sweetener sucralose at its plant in the US to meet increased demand for its Splenda brand.