Food makers see cost savings in microencapsulation
The increasing economic viability of microencapsulation technology has led to significant interest within the food and beverage industry.
Archives for January 9, 2006
USDA lifts regulation on Monsanto GM corn
A line of genetically engineered corn from Monsanto is no longer considered a plant pest, meaning that the company now has the right to market it to farmers, but the company has not yet announced when it is due to make its product commercially available.
UK firm targets noni juice regulatory approval
A UK company has applied for approval of its noni juice products on the grounds that it is 'substantially equivalent' to other products that have already been authorised.
Lycopene colorant achieves regulatory approval
A natural tomato lycopene has been classified as a food colourant in the US.
Understand GDP to improve business, says study
Food manufacturers and retailers will be able to tell if a particular marketing campaign or the introduction of a new product is likely to be successful by studying the state of the nation's economy, according to a new report.
Ahold receives preliminary approval for fraud settlement
International retailing giant Ahold today announced that a US federal court has granted approval for its $1.1 billion legal pay out to shareholders, compensating them for an overstating of profits two years ago.
Calcium supplements seen to have no effect on body fat
Eating more dairy foods, but not calcium supplements, could reduce body weight and body mass, claim researchers from Denmark.