ABF's ingredients focus, expansions and costs
ABF's ingredients division is reaping the rewards of a focus on core ingredients and expansion to meet demand, despite the impact of costs in dairy proteins.
Archives for February 25, 2008
Row over 'deceptive' fruit flavours
A debate on flavourings has erupted over a report from a consumer pressure group that claims fruit flavourings mislead consumers into believing they contain actual fruit extract.
MEP animal welfare group against animal cloning
A group of MEPs has called on the European Commission to prohibit cloning of animals for food.
Rice processor aims for greater efficiency
Riviana Foods has begun work on a new rice processing facility that it says will help it become "the most efficient rice company" in the world.
ADM responds to HFCS obesity claims
Ingredients giant Archer Daniels Midland has criticised media reports linking the use of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) with the rise in US obesity levels, saying it is not the sole cause of the epidemic.
Unwanted coffee beans offer natural preservatives
Low-grade coffee beans - known to adversely affect the quality of the beverage - may offer extracts with antioxidant potential to extend the shelf-life of food products, suggests new research from India.