Archives for May 10, 2005

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Comax pushes presence in Chinese market

Melville, New York headquartered Comax Flavors, has opened a new factory in Shanghai to serve the rapidly growing Chinese market, the company reported yesterday.

New cheaper enzyme could double shelf life

German firm AB Enzymes has launched a new enzyme preparation which claims to extend the shelf life of baked goods and significantly reduce manufacturers' production costs, reports Lorraine Heller.

Glanbia to distribute US oat ingredient in Europe

The health ingredients unit of Irish dairy firm Glanbia has taken a further step to diversify away from milk-based products, adding an oat beta-glucan to its ingredients range through a new distribution deal, reports Dominique Patton.

Haagen-Dazs targets low fat demand

Consumers watching their waistlines continue to drive low fat formulations: ice cream giant Haagen-Dazs launches its first 'light' ice cream version of its classic brand.

Big names push to increase low-fat ice-cream market

Ice-cream manufacturers gearing up for the season should take note as Haagen-Dazs and Unilever announce in the same week the introduction of low-fat offerings for this summer, writes Philippa Nuttall.

RFID patent promises future of cheaper tags

Multispectral Solutions (MSSI) has been awarded a patent for ultra wideband RFID, a technology that promises more accurate tracking of products and the possibility of cheaper tags in the future.