Cosun defies sugar conditions to report growth
03-Apr-2008 - Cosun is expecting its recent acquisition of CSM Suiker to prop up its margins somewhat...
UK retailers urged to step up developing world suppliers
01-Apr-2008 - UK supermarkets are being urged to ignore the controversial issue of 'food miles' when it...
Hairy vetch makes tomatoes tastier, say scientists
01-Apr-2008 - Growing regular tomatoes in a mulch of hairy vetch activates the same flavour and nutrition-boosting...
New company targets growth in dried fruits
31-Mar-2008 - Two dried fruit specialists have joined forces to create Shoreline Fruit, a new company positioned...
Strike deals to secure organic ingredients, urges Frost
27-Mar-2008 - Organic food makers must make alliances with ingredients firms and farmers to ensure they have...
Fruit and veg linked to kids' school performance, study
26-Mar-2008 - Fruit and vegetable consumption and dietary fat intake were found to play an important role...
Tiny hairs could explain apple storage issues
26-Mar-2008 - Researchers from the UK have identified tiny hairs between the cells in Fuji apples -...
Researchers hoping to squeeze more out of olives
25-Mar-2008 - The potential health benefits of olives will be the focus of researchers at the first...
Beverages lead in low/no/reduced sugar launches
21-Mar-2008 - Non-alcoholic beverages saw the most low/no/reduced sugar product launches in major European markets in 2007,...
New DSM resveratrol marketed for safety, purity
20-Mar-2008 - DSM has launched a new resveratrol product, which it claims plugs a market need for...
Gene discovery provides insight into fruit shape and size
18-Mar-2008 - The identification of a gene that controls the shape of tomatoes provides new insights into...
SunOpta to close acquisition despite financial woes
13-Mar-2008 - SunOpta is set to complete its acquisition of Tradin Organic Agriculture in the next few...
Citrus essential oils could be antimicrobials for food
13-Mar-2008 - Citrus oils - particularly those already used as flavourings - could be an ideal alternative...
New computer model may improve fruit storage
10-Mar-2008 - A computer model has been developed to improve the long-term storage of fleshy fruit under...
New alliance to boost Mediterranean diet
10-Mar-2008 - Companies whose products form part of the much-vaunted Mediterranean diet have joined forces to promote...
Fermenting takes the allergy out of soy: studies
07-Mar-2008 - Fermenting soy beans could lead to the removal of proteins behind soy allergies, suggest two...
Soil Association launches air organics debate part 2
07-Mar-2008 - The Soil Association yesterday launched a second round consultation to decide how to implement its...
Soaking French fries may cut acrylamide risk
06-Mar-2008 - Washing and soaking potatoes at home prior to frying them reduces the risk of acylamide...
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...
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...
High cranberry demand drives Decas expansion
29-Feb-2008 - Decas Cranberry Products is to expand its cranberry production facilities in a bid to meet...
Enzymes designed to improve berry juice use
28-Feb-2008 - A new range of enzymes is designed to improve the juice volume and vitamin yield...
Campaigners reject claims GM answer to food prices
21-Feb-2008 - Europe must scrap its biofuel targets to combat the upward spiral of food prices, say...
Rating system will help consumers pick nutrient-rich food
20-Feb-2008 - The use of independent nutrition rating systems being rolled out in scores of US grocery...
SunOpta investors file lawsuits over 'misleading performance'
20-Feb-2008 - Natural food group SunOpta is facing class action law suits alleging overstated earnings and lack...
