Archives for September 16, 2009

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Xylitol still disappoints Danisco

By staff reporter

Danisco sold ‘somewhat disappointing’ volumes of xylitol at the start of its new financial year, but says the sweeteners division is on track for recovery thanks temporary closure of xylitol plants and inventory reductions.

Men like meat-flavoured chocolate

A meat flavoured chocolate developed is popular with men in New Zealand, according to its creator, a food chemist-turned-chocolatier.

Dispatches from DrinkTec

New enzyme enables 100 per cent barley beer

By Guy Montague-Jones in Munich

Novozymes is claiming an industry first with its new brewing enzyme capable of working without malt and with barley as the only raw material.

UK to explore consumer views on GM food

By Carina Perkins

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced the formation of an independent steering group to engage with consumers over genetic modification.

Dispatches from DrinkTec

Companies highlight cost-savings and innovations

By Guy Montague-Jones

With Drinktec in mid flow in Munich, Decision News Media has prepared a short podcast from the giant trade show to give you an audio glimpse of the highlights.