Tate & Lyle closes in on Israeli sugar deal
Tate & Lyle has formed a joint enterprise to build and operate a sugar plant in Israel, a move that will partially replace traditional sugar imports from the European Union.
Archives for October 4, 2006
Sugar beet pectin: the future of omega-3 microencapsulation?
Microencapsulation of oil ingredients, like omega-3, with sugar beet pectin could provide an alternative to more traditional encapsulating agents like milk proteins and gum Arabic, says a German scientist.
New study examines male-female diet divide
Women are more likely than men to try different diet plans in an effort to lose weight, and they also make greater efforts to limit sugar, carbohydrate and fat intake, according to a new study.
Three strategies for going whole grain
The major barrier for food manufacturers looking to produce commercially viable whole grain products is that they do not follow a clear enough formulation and marketing concept, according to a contract R&D firm, which has identified three main...
Danisco sugar product promises cost cuts
Danish ingredients group Danisco has launched a new cost-cutting sugar product designed to reduce waste in end product presentation.
New trading patterns blamed for selenium intake decline
The UKs dietary needs are not being met as a result of the change in our trading patterns since joining the EU, according to new research from the University of Surrey.
Further Chiquita reorganization designed to get firm back on track
Banana firm Chiquita has announced a number of organizational changes and new appointments in the latest move designed to strengthen its flagging business, hit in the past year by new EU banana import rules.
EC sets sights on simplifying CAP regime
Experts from around Europe gathered in Brussels this week for a two-day conference on simplifying the Common Agricultural Policy.