News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Swedish oils and fats firm Karlshamns, which saw its profits slip at the end of 2003, has acquired UK flaked fats company Kelanco, and with it a drive into value-added speciality fats for the booming UK convenience food market.
Studies in mice shed some light on how dietary supplements of omega-3 fatty acids might protect against Alzheimer's disease.
China's massive drive to reduce the damage done by vitamin and mineral deficiency, particularly to children, is paying rich dividends for its economy, say children's charity UNICEF and the Chinese Ministry of Health.
Mettler Toledo has launched the BBA platform, its latest range of scales designed specifically for the food industry. The open design platform, which is the world's first IP69K-certified scale, is capable of withstanding enormous pressure.
Scientists from Danish company Chr Hansen say they have developed a lactic acid bacteria that may lower blood pressure when added to yoghurt and other foods.
In a move to focus on its retail business, Swiss baking aid firm Hero has sold UK bakery ingredients division Renshaw Scott to UK sugar ingredients company Napier Brown Foods.
Reform of the European Union's milk policy will mean a drop in prices for skimmed milk powder, prompting Danish dairy group Arla to take action to counter the expected decrease.