National Starch strengthens distribution in Turkey
National Starch Food Innovation has strengthened its presence in Turkey by clinching a formal deal with distributor Univar to reach more customers in the country.
Archives for June 6, 2012
Global sugar prices down due to expected surplus
Worldwide sugar prices have fallen in the second quarter (Q2) of 2012 as the market is projected to record a surplus for the next two seasons, according to Rabobank International.
ANSES warns French nation of risky alcohol energy drink mix
French food safety agency ANSES has called for healthcare professionals to report on undesirable effects among patients that they believe could be linked to energy drink consumption alongside alcohol, and plans to release a report on the former this autumn.
Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2012
LycoRed aims new products at all-natural trend
LycoRed is facing a wave of consumers demanding natural alternatives to existing colours and is responding with new formulations in addition to broader product development.
Bird flu detected on a large poultry farm in Russia
Russian veterinary services have warned that avian flu, which is currently spreading through south-east Asia, has been found on a large poultry farm in eastern Russia.
World Meat Congress
Senator defends Brazil’s environmental conduct
US and EU farmers would struggle to cope with some of the strict environmental legislation imposed in Brazil, according to a Brazilian senator.
Research casts doubt on sugary drinks links to high blood pressure
The link between sugary drinks and high blood pressure has been cast into doubt after new research revealed sweet drinks are associated with high blood pressure – regardless of whether they are sweetened with sugar or artificial agents.
Mühlenchemie launches guar gum replacers
Flour treatment firm Mühlenchemie has launched a new guar gum replacer range for the bakery industry, which it claims is superior to pure hydrocolloids such as locust bean or tara gum.
DKSH to open confectionery and bakery innovation centre in Mumbai
Market expansion group DKSH has announced plans to open its second innovation centre in Mumbai, India to help companies introduce confectionery and bakery products tailored to the Indian market.
Healthy chocolate ‘breakthrough’: Lycotec develops ingredient to unlock cocoa’s health potential
Biotech firm Lycotec has developed an ingredient that it claims can harness the health potential in both dark and milk chocolate and lead to products with anti-ageing, injury recovery and increased physical performance properties.