Archives for September 18, 2006

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Danisco enzyme cuts costs and crumbs

By  Catherine Boal

A new baking enzyme which aims to cut costs on the production line and increase the shelf life of bakery products has been launched by ingredients giant Danisco.

Coffee prices hit record high

By  Anthony Fletcher

The coffee market was very volatile during the month of August, particularly with the explosion in Robusta prices, according to ICO executive director Nestor Osorio.

UK regulator to increase inspection charges

By  Ahmed ElAmin

As part of its policy to recover the costs of regulatory supervision from industry, the UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) plans to increase its charges to the meat sector by 3.5 per cent next year.

New GI definitions spark fierce debate

By  Lorraine Heller in San Francisco

A new set of definitions related to glycemic carbohydrates have been approved by a group of industry and science experts, in an effort designed to help food manufacturers communicate how the carbohydrate content of a product will affect blood glucose...

General Mills' whole grain cereal conversion in retrospect

By  Lorraine Heller in San Francisco

Changing its entire cereal portfolio to whole grains last year presented General Mills with a huge opportunity, but also a number of challenges, said the firm, which yesterday explored the steps leading up to the launch of its whole grain initiative.