UK flavour chemicals spread in the US
UK manufacturer of aroma chemicals for food, Oxford Chemicals, made moves this week to extend the company's reach in the US signing on a US company for distribution.
Archives for February 9, 2004
Government crack down on illegal meat and fruit imports
A publicity drive launched last week by the UK government will be a vital part of the fight to stamp out illegal imports of meat and plant material, said the UK's farm industry body.
Cholesterol-lowering bread for UK launch
Leading UK bread maker Allied Bakeries is launching a soy-enriched bread this month, said to lower cholesterol and improve heart health.
Additive labelling, how far should the industry go?
The debate on the labelling of additives on food products shifts up a gear in the UK with the Consumers' Association criticising the government and the country's food watchdog for failing to make nutrition a priority.
High GI raises cancer risk?
A diet with a high glycaemic load could increase the risk of colorectal cancer, find US scientists following recent research on nearly 40,000 middle-aged women. Findings are set to further fire the ongoing debate on the value of carbohydrates in our...
Quest and raw material prices weigh heavily on ICI
Flavours and fragrance company Quest continues the battle to restore lost business as UK parent company Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) reports a continuing drop in earnings for the flavours house.