Tate & Lyle to close UK citric acid plant
Tate & Lyle has been forced to close its UK citric acid operations in the face of intense competition from Chinese imports and oversupply in the world market.
Archives for February 1, 2007
Coke and Nestlé face lawsuit for energy drink claims
Drinks giants Coca-Cola and Nestlé were today slapped with a lawsuit for claiming that their new Enviga energy drink can help consumers burn off calories.
ADM posts strong half year sales
US agricultural giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) today reported strong results for the first half of the year, saying its performance takes it further towards its strategic goal.
Pectin gels offer low-fat mayo possibilities
Pectin gels improved the caloric profile of mayonnaise without changing the texture, says research that may offer interesting possibilities for mayonnaise formulators.
Asda salt reduction plan ahead of schedule
UK supermarket Asda claims it will hit salt reduction targets across all its own label food categories nearly three years ahead of the 2010 deadline.
New Farm Bill to promote fruit, veg in schools
Improving nutrition in schools and fighting trade barriers are two priorities of the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) 2007 farm bill proposal, unveiled yesterday by Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns.
Tangerine tomatoes - better source of lycopene?
The lycopene content of orange tomatoes is more bioavailable than the form of lycopene found in the red variety, says new research from the US.