Dispatches from IFT
SGF doubles stevia production with new 1,000 MT plant
Sweet Green Fields (SGF) has announced the opening of a new facility in China with annual production of 1,000 MT of finished product, doubling its current capacity.
Archives for June 7, 2009
Stevia industry must support standards to limit adulteration
Increasing demand for stevia and reb A may soon attract the adulterers to crash the party. Mel Jackson, VP science for Sweet Green Fields (SGF) told FoodNavigator that, as his company announces a doubling of their production capacity, the industry must...
A big day for European health claims
Next Monday, June 15, is a big day for the European healthy foods and food supplements industries. Let’s call it Big Monday. Or J15.
Russian infrastructure a barrier to grain growth
Russia has potential to increase grain production considerably, says EBRD chief, but shortfalls in infrastructure, regulation and investment pose problems.
Arctic roll and jelly come-back in recession
Frozen desserts are becoming the treat of choice for more cash-strapped Bits, according to Mintel; and retro jelly, rice pudding and arctic roll are also back in mode.