Weekly comment
Litigation: a necessary cost of doing business?
In the US, the role of court action in defining limits not set by regulators is generating a flood of costly court cases for the food industry: much unnecessary, and all damaging.
Archives for June 18, 2006
FMC to launch fat reduction technology for ice-cream
FMC Biopolymer has developed new technology that allows ice cream manufacturers to slash the fat content in their products by more than half, without altering the ice cream's taste and texture.
Olive oil gains popularity on health claims and Mediterranean tastes
The health benefits associated with olive oil together with an increased interest in Mediterranean foods have contributed to the growth of an "invigorated" market for the product in the US, according to a new report.
FAU challenges FSA's call for junk food ad ban
The Food Advertising Unit (FAU) has challenged the FSA's call for a pre-watershed (9pm) ban on food and drink advertising, saying such calls are "disproportionate".
Ajinomoto starts making coffee extract in-house
Japan-based Ajinomoto General Foods is reported to have started the in-house manufacturing of mannooligosaccharides to meet rising demand for the product.
Advitech finalises France deal, secures financing
Advitech has secured two-part interim financing totalling C$350,000 to assist in ongoing commercialisation of its psoriasis product from sweet whey, Dermylex. The boon for the Canadian company coincides with the finalisation of its first marketing and...
Nestlé enters diet nutrition market
Nestlé is set to purchase US weight management and nutrition company Jenny Craig, as it strives to change focus to a health and wellness provider in the face of rising global obesity levels.
Cadbury upgrades interest in Asia
Cadbury Schweppes has announced an $18m (€14.2m) expansion to its Australian chocolate plant, making it the largest chocolate manufacturer in Asia Pacific.
Farmers call for investment to combat desertification
Farmers around the world have joined forces to raise awareness about the risks facing the planets food producing regions, as climate change increasingly turns expanses of land into desert areas.