Jigawa state to boost gum arabic supplies
Global supplies for the hydrocolloid gum arabic could creep up as Lagos announces plans to sow 500 million seeds to produce the popular confectionery ingredient, writes Lindsey Partos.
Archives for July 21, 2005
Cargill cuts jobs at sweetener operations on market pressures
Job losses at the sweetener operations of ambitious ingredients firm Cargill are imminent as the largest private firm in the US appears to feel the squeeze of "market conditions".
Brand awareness vital to business success
If food manufacturers can achieve a better understanding of how consumers interact with brands, then product development could be less of a hit-and-miss affair, writes Anthony Fletcher in New Orleans.
Sudan, the banned red dye, turns up in Italian gnocchi
Harmful red colour Sudan 1 crops up in prepared pasta dish in Italy, reports the EU's food risk alert system this week, confirming food makers still risk contamination by this illegal food colour.
New fortification techniques unveiled at IFT
Beverage fortification solutions on display at the IFT show suggest that manufacturers do not need to sacrifice clarity or taste in order to meet growing consumer demand for functional products, writes Anthony Fletcher.
ADM innovations tap health and regulation concerns
ADM's promotion of two innovative ingredients at the IFT conference this week illustrates how health awareness and regulatory concerns have shot up the industry's priority list, writes Anthony Fletcher.