Industry slams sweetener study
A new study on artificial sweeteners reported in the news yesterday has fuelled a rapid response from the soft drinks industry, which branded the research by US researchers at Purdue University as 'pure speculation'.
Archives for June 30, 2004
Value-added label for consumer confidence
In a bid to flag up food quality to wary European consumers knocked by food safety crises, Brussels will pour millions of euros into a new labelling project for food products.
Chinese competition knives EU citric acid players
Pricing pressure on the global market for citric acid has forced DSM of the Netherlands to lay off staff at its Citrique Belge unit. And there's no sign of a recovery in the market, says an independent ingredients consultant,reports Philip Taylor.
Scientists aiming to standardise antioxidant measurement
An international gathering of researchers has agreed for the first time to establish uniform measurement standards for antioxidants.
Commodity rises to hit profit, warns food maker
There are signs that rising commodity costs are pinching the length of the food chain with US cereal product maker General Mills warning that, despite strong fourth quarter figures, the soaring costs will have an impact in the near future.
IFF avoids payout in butter flavours case
US flavours giant International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) has avoided a hefty payout after a jury in the US ruled against four popcorn factory employees who claimed a butter flavouring caused harmful lung injuries.