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Wal-Mart rating system not a standard says industry

01-Oct-2007 - The Wal-Mart environmental scorecard rating system for packaging does not work and should not be allowed to become the standard for suppliers, according to an industry organisation.

Decision News Media seeks Managing Editor for Montpellier, France

28-Sep-2007 - Decision News Media is seeking a Managing Editor to lead the editorial team in Montpellier, France.

Costs, prices and sales rise at McCormick

28-Sep-2007 - Spice firm McCormick has posted increased sales in its industrial business for the third quarter, but these were largely driven by price increases as the company struggled to offset rising costs.

Global enzyme growth driven by innovation, says report

27-Sep-2007 - The global market for food and beverage enzymes is forecast to slow but remain strong, resulting mostly from expanding markets and applications, according to a new report by The Freedonia Group.

Monsanto GM trait adoption to grow threefold, forecasts firm

27-Sep-2007 - Monsanto, a leading global biotechnology company, yesterday said it expects to almost triple its presence outside of the United States.

Palsgaard receives US approval for chocolate emulsifier

26-Sep-2007 - A chocolate emulsifier ingredient from Palsgaard can now be used by US manufacturers to replace the commonly-used soy lecithin, following its recent approval by the nation's regulator.

DSM casein ingredient to help glucose levels in diabetics

26-Sep-2007 - DSM is set to launch a casein ingredient aimed at regulating glucose levels in type-2 diabetics, which can be added to a wide range of functional foods and beverages to stop post-meal spikes.

Nanotech knowledge gap hinders industry, survey shows

25-Sep-2007 - Nearly three-quarters of US consumers have little or no knowledge of nanotechnology, and so would refrain from buying food products developed using the science, according to a new report.

Mintel identifies lunch opportunities in new report

25-Sep-2007 - A Mintel study on the lunchtime habits of American consumers flags up all the classic drivers that have characterized growth opportunities in the food and beverage market over recent years: convenience, health, premium, fresh and natural.

Target Hispanics early to keep brand loyalty, says market researcher

25-Sep-2007 - As Hispanic consumers in the United States become more acculturated, they are less likely to remain loyal to specific brands, according to The Nielsen Company.

Weekly comment

Consumers and the confidence crisis

24-Sep-2007 - Consumer demand - the holy grail of any industry - is a fragile and easily manipulated treasure. But influencing consumers for anything other than their own benefit will, more often than not, carry unintended consequences.

Nutraceuticals could bridge gap in healthy snacks

24-Sep-2007 - More than 20 percent of American consumers indicate they are now seeking healthier snacking options, according to Datamonitor - spelling opportunity for healthy ingredient manufacturers.

Kraft launches toasted butter flavor

24-Sep-2007 - Kraft Food Ingredients has introduced a new toasted butter flavor, which the firm says can be used in a range of applications to achieve a butter taste without the caloric content.

DuPont to launch new high-yielding soybean

24-Sep-2007 - Biotechnology company DuPont is set to commercialize a new line of soybean varieties using a technology that claims to achieve "unprecedented yield potential".

Monsanto establishes standard for low-linolenic soy oil

21-Sep-2007 - A collaboration yesterday announced by biotech company Monsanto could result in the establishment of an analytical standard for heart-healthy soybean oil.

FSA 'astonished' by slow industry action on additives

21-Sep-2007 - The UK's FSA has issued its harshest judgement on the food industry's use of artificial colour and preservatives yet, following the publication of the Southampton study at the beginning of the month, and is calling for action on labelling as well as reformulation.

Most consumers still against cloning, reveals new survey

21-Sep-2007 - The majority of American consumers are still against the idea of eating products derived from cloned animals, although confidence levels shoot up if these products are deemed safe by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Pharma manufacturing products: news in brief

20-Sep-2007 - System Planning Corporation, Precision Stability Storage, ISPE, Ossid and NJM/CLI have all recently launched products used in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.

Four pillar plan will ensure import safety, GMA says

20-Sep-2007 - The US Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) today announced an action plan for strengthening food safety, to meet concerns that increased imports from overseas has resulted in a wave of faulty or damaged products.

More consumers check labels for country of origin, report

20-Sep-2007 - More Americans are checking product labels in light of recent safety scares resulting from dangerous imports, according to a recent survey.

Soda sales in schools fall, says ABA

20-Sep-2007 - The number of full-calorie soft drinks sold in schools across America has almost halved, according to a new report that examines the progress made by industry one year after the implementation of the National School Beverage Guidelines.

Mintel sets out opportunities for snack makers

19-Sep-2007 - The salty snack market in the US is facing serious threats, and manufacturers need to focus on a number of opportunities if they are to avoid the pitfalls, according to a new report by Mintel.

Nutrinova settles Ace-K patent battle

19-Sep-2007 - Ingredient firm Nutrinova and distributor Viachem have settled a patent infringement case related to the "unauthorized" import of sweetener acesulfame K into the United States.

Kellogg moves again to flag up nutritious products

19-Sep-2007 - Kellogg said yesterday it will start putting nutrition information on the front of its ready-to-eat cereals in the US from this month.