Business

05-Mar-2008 - Denmark's Chr. Hansen is to sell of its US-based flavor activities to Germany's Symrise group in order to focus more on its higher added-value operations.

Snack market set for billion dollar growth

05-Mar-2008 - The global snack market will be worth almost $300bn (€197.8bn) by 2010, as manufacturers move towards healthier products as well as developing markets, a new report predicts.

Religious investors call for boycott of GM sugar

05-Mar-2008 - A coalition of ethical stock market investors have called on 63 US food, beverage and restaurant companies to stop using genetically modified (GM) sugar beet.

Guidelines consistent on health eating, says review

04-Mar-2008 - A review of three sets of dietary guidelines available to the US public has found that all feature recommendations on fruits, veg, legumes, and wholegrains, reducing sugar and saturated fat, and emphasising plant oils.

A-B defends stimulant drinks

04-Mar-2008 - Anheuser-Busch (A-B), the biggest US brewer, has strenuously denied claims that it is producing drinks that contain banned stimulants and that it is acting irresponsibly by targeting the drinks at young people.

Doehler citrus innovation buoyed by Brazilian investment

04-Mar-2008 - Doehler is stepping up its presence within both the sourcing and processing of citrus fruits via a Brazilian investment designed to meet changing needs of beverage manufacturers.

FDA needs to move with the times, says commissioner

04-Mar-2008 - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) needs to adapt to changing safety concerns and technological advances in both industries, said a representative last week.

Weekly comment

The great food price smash-and-grab

03-Mar-2008 - While the world's media is bemoaning rising food prices, the French government is sniffing around the food industry for signs of gleeful profiteering. If it is right, the long-term losses of the nouveau cher will be far greater than the handful of centimes gained.

Bernanke suggests ethanol tariff cut to help food prices

03-Mar-2008 - The head of the Federal Reserve has suggested that import tariffs on Brazilian ethanol should be dropped in order to take the pressure off US food prices.

High cranberry demand drives Decas expansion

29-Feb-2008 - Decas Cranberry Products is to expand its cranberry production facilities in a bid to meet growing industry demand for the healthy berry ingredient in foods and beverages.

Tropical fruit holds key to helping sweet-toothed diabetics

29-Feb-2008 - A compound that occurs naturally in fruit could hold the key to allowing diabetics to share the same sugary treats as the rest of the nation.

Nutrinova settles patent case over sweetener

28-Feb-2008 - Nutrinova has today said that it has settled two lawsuits against the Ingredient House relating to patent infringements and theft of trade secrets.

CSM passes on higher raw material costs

28-Feb-2008 - Bakery ingredients firm CSM has reported strong sales for 2007, after increased raw material costs were successfully passed on to customers.

'Local' food: quality and freshness more important than proximity?

28-Feb-2008 - Consumers across the US are increasingly looking to 'buy local', but a new study from The Hartman Group suggests that this does not necessarily mean they have to buy direct from the neighborhood farmer - or indeed from the US at all.

Savory spice group adds a dose of sweetness

28-Feb-2008 - McCormick & Company, best known for its savory spices and seasonings, has acquired the leading Canadian honey brand, Billy Bee Honey, for $75m as part of its ongoing quest to extend its flavor profile.

Health, safety and cost drive protein sales

27-Feb-2008 - Sales of protein ingredients are expected to top the $18bn mark by 2010, mainly on account of their association with a healthy lifestyle, according to new research from Global Industry Analysts (GIA).

New gum blend adds fiber to foods, sauces

27-Feb-2008 - Gum Technology is introducing a new gum blend that helps bring fiber to a range of processed foods, while also delivering texture benefits.

States consider restricting dairy absence claims

27-Feb-2008 - A proposal by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food to prohibit dairy companies declaring their products as free from a growth hormone has angered industry.

Korea looks to GM to answer price hikes

26-Feb-2008 - South Korea is set to increase GM imports from the US amid rising food prices and dwindling supplies, as four leading corn starch and sugar producers enter new agreements.

Nutritionists call for more money, better breakfasts

26-Feb-2008 - School kids should be given more information about the benefits of eating well - and especially at breakfast time - according to the Washington, DC-based School Nutrition Association (SNA).