Archives for April 18, 2006

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FDA grants GRAS status to Palatinose sugar replacer

By  Lorraine Heller

Palatinit today announced that it has achieved GRAS notification for its sugar replacer Palatinose, a certification the company hopes will provide food manufacturers with "complete assurance" in the product.

Slicer cuts portion sizes into motif shapes

By  Ahmed ElAmin

A new slicer can stack, offset stack, fan, shave and portion foods while allowing manufacturers to select a range of special shapes as a means of marketing their products.

Calcium supplements have 'little benefit' for kids

By  Stephen Daniells

A review of 19 studies has concluded that kids do not benefit from calcium supplements and fortified foods, despite many not meeting recommended daily intakes of the mineral.

Indian firm courts Tesco and Wal-Mart

By  Anita Awbi

Bharti Enterprises is in talks with several international supermarkets interested in arranging Indian partnerships to get around restrictive branded retail laws.

ABF plans sugar expansion despite dent in profits

By  Anthony Fletcher

Associated British Foods (ABF), owner of British Sugar, has reported a first-half profit fall of 13 per cent and warned that earnings would likely be affected by continued difficulties in the sugar sector.

EC accused of double standards over GM food

By  Anthony Fletcher

The European Commission has approved genetically modified (GM) food despite having serious doubts about the health and environmental implications, according to a pressure group.