Fruit and veg may cut risk of pancreatic cancer
People who eat lots of fruit and vegetables may significantly reduce their risk of pancreatic cancer, shows a Canadian study.
Archives for April 3, 2005
Coca-Cola invades Russian juice sector
Iconic soft drinks firm Coca-Cola, hit by slowing sales of its trademark fizzy cola, is set to buy up a leading fruit juice producer in Russia, handing the firm key access to an important emerging market, reports Chris Mercer.
Sweetener formulations to combat obesity?
Suggesting continuing growth for booming sweeteners market, researchers once again claim soft drinks provide a generous slice of sugar to a child's diet.
Codex discusses trans fats and GM ingredients
Global labelling rules for genetically modified food ingredients as well as trans fatty acid labels are on the agenda at an upcoming Codex meeting in Malaysia.
Soaring costs hampering Russian ice cream makers
High taxes on raw materials and soaring energy costs are severely hampering progress in Russia's ice cream industry, according to one industry body which is campaigning for government intervention. Yet consolidation and tighter quality standards are...
Turmeric and palm oil likely to need 'sudan-free' certificates for EU entry
Scientific experts at the European Commission will vote this morning on emergency measures to ensure that tumeric and palm oil are checked at European entry ports to verify they are clear of sudan 1, the illegal carcinogenic dye, writes Lindsey Partos.
Mothball factory reopened to satisfy sweetener demand
NutraSweet has decided to restart a factory line in Georgia that has been inactive since 2003 to increase production of the sweetener aspartame, reports Philippa Nuttall.
Sour times as Nestlé closes sweet factories
Nestle will close three candy plants that manufacture products like Sweet Tarts, Fun Dip and Pixie Sticks, the company announced last week.
New refined gum launch from CNI targets complex emulsions
French hydrocolloid supplier Colloides Naturels International (CNI) extends acacia gum line launching second generation of its stabiliser for flavour and beverage emulsions, reports Lindsey Partos.