Business

04-Jun-2008 - SunOpta is planning to construct a new soymilk processing and packaging plant in California, which it says will enable it to meet growing demand for the beverage.

Rome Food Security Summit

Boost production to ease the food crisis, says UN chief

04-Jun-2008 - Stepping up food production and ending trade restrictions could lift millions out of poverty while helping bring down soaring prices, said UN secretary-general Ban Ki-Moon.

News Briefs: Warburtons, Kraft and personalised popcorn.

04-Jun-2008 - Warbutons plans to open a new bakery, Kraft expands its healthy living range, and popcorn becomes personalised.

Big brewers searching for a brand old time, says analyst

03-Jun-2008 - As speculation mounts over the future of US brewer Anheuser-Busch amidst rumours of a possible takeover bid from rival InBev, it is not the brewer, but the brands that are expected to drive consolidation and growth in the market.

Mars highlights cocoa biodiversity at UN conference

03-Jun-2008 - Protecting cocoa's biodiversity and sustainability are critical, said Mars at the recent United Nations Biodiversity conference held in Bonn, Germany.

Tyson label withdrawal shows need for labeling protocol

03-Jun-2008 - More consistency and clarity is needed on the USDA's labeling and advertising rules on meat and livestock-raising claims, Tyson Foods has said as it announced the withdrawal of its 'raised without antibiotics' chicken label.

NutraCea brings meat enhancing rice bran onto the market

03-Jun-2008 - NutraCea has today launched its stabilized rice bran (SRB) RiBran Isolate as a cost-effective meat enhancer, and simultaneously announced a new distribution agreement.

Weekly comment

Yesterday's food complacency proves hard to swallow

02-Jun-2008 - For too long, the developed world has taken food for granted. For years, ample food stocks, a well-supplied export trade and rapidly rising agricultural productivity have confined food fears, in the west at least, to history and the memories of older generations.

Leaders prepare policies for combating food crisis

02-Jun-2008 - A three-pronged approach including stepping up scientific research and embracing innovative technology will help combat new food challenges, says US secretary of agriculture, Ed Schafer.

Avesthagen targets US with organic Indian superfruit

02-Jun-2008 - Avesthagen is hoping to step up its superfruit offerings with the launch of a new powdered extract derived from an India, which it claims offers an antioxidant-rich food and cosmetics ingredient for US manufacturers.

Tate and Lyle confident in 'layered patent strategy'

02-Jun-2008 - As the decision on patent infringement allegations in the US is pushed back by three months, UK sucralose supplier Tate & Lyle confirms its confidence in the outcome of the case, while Chinese sucralose competitors affirm their supplies will continue.

New resin can help processors achieve sustainability, says Nova

30-May-2008 - A new resin for use in high density polyethylene (HDPE) film packaging applications provides costs savings through higher moisture resistance and stiffness while using less film, its manufacturer claims.

Developing world to become food commodity hub

30-May-2008 - Global agriculture and trade for most commodities are set to centre on developing countries in the next ten years - a prediction that gives weight to food industry strategies to build a presence in emerging markets.

McDonald's trans fat removal shows scale of movement

30-May-2008 - The swell of the tide against trans fats has reached new levels in recent months, as fast food group McDonalds has switched to using a blend of canola, corn and soybean oils to cook fries and other deep fried products.

Demographic niches to drive flavor futures

30-May-2008 - Agilex Flavors & Fragrances aims to help manufacturers develop demographically targeted products with the launch of its Flavor Focus Collections.

Martek and Dow AgroSciences forge alliance for canola DHA

29-May-2008 - Two major players in the US healthy oils market are joining forces to develop a DHA oil from canola, which could lead to the launch of a new, cost effective source of the blockbuster ingredient down the line.

Speculators pushing up food prices, questions UN

29-May-2008 - Speculators outside of the food industry pouring money into financial mechanisms in the commodity markets could be cause for concern, says the UN's Food & Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

Report gives warning signs of bankruptcy risk

29-May-2008 - Rising commodity costs could result in permanent structural changes for the American food industry, said international ratings agency Fitch.

Healthy new opportunities for US and European bakers

29-May-2008 - New opportunities are opening for the US bakery industry as consumers become more health-conscious mirroring trends in Europe, according to a recent report by consultancy Frost & Sullivan.

Further uncertainty predicted for dairy markets

28-May-2008 - Global uncertainty over the price of milk and other dairy ingredients looks set to continue to compound processor fears, according to new findings published this week by UK association DairyCo.

Nutra-Fruit takes cranberries into new high-end niches

28-May-2008 - Quebec-based company Nutra-Fruit is looking to develop a niche area in cranberries by creating high-end functional foods containing the nutritious berry, and sees large potential for expansion overseas.

Wolff pledges to fight illegal honey claims

28-May-2008 - Ingredients company Alfred L Wolff is vigorously denying accusations against two of its US executives who were arrested for allegedly importing honey from China mislabelled as coming from Russia and the Ukraine.