Archives for September 16, 2007

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More risk control of supply chain needed says Sudan 1 panel

By  Ahmed ElAmin

Food safety recommendations made by a panel investigating one of the largest industry-wide recalls ever made in the UK could lead to tougher regulatory scrutiny of the way processors manage their supply chain.

Penford introduces new gluten-free starch

By  Lorraine Heller

Carbohydrate company Penford Food Ingredients has launched a new gluten-free starch product for use in bakery applications targeting the growing free-from market.

Monsanto, Dow join forces for new GM corn

By  Lorraine Heller

Biotechnology companies Monsanto and Dow AgroSciences have teamed up to launch what they claim to be the industry's first eight-gene stacked combination in corn, which the firms say will further expand their presence in the GM market for the crop.

Symrise acquires Unilever ingredients business

By  Jess Halliday

Symrise has acquired Unilever's UK non-branded food ingredients business in a bid to reach further into dry seasonings for the chilled foods, culinary and snack food sectors.

National Starch warns on price increase

By  Jess Halliday

National Starch Food Innovation has become the latest ingredients firm to signal a price rise in the face of rising raw material costs, with starches for food, beverage and pharmaceutical use set to become more expensive.