New Cargill wheat gluten plant increases Russian presence
Cargill is to open a major wheat gluten production facility in Russia as part of a previously announced $60 million investment in wheat processing.
Archives for April 6, 2006
Sweetener preference based on lack of bitterness, says study
The most important factor in determining what kind of sweeteners people prefer is the level of bitterness of the compound, according to a new study on taste perception.
New labelling guidance taps growing vegetarian demand
New UK guidance on food labelling for vegans and vegetarians builds on growing consumer demand for non-meat ingredients.
New bill proposes revamp of school nutrition standards
A bill introduced in Congress yesterday proposes a radical overhaul of the nutritional standards for foods sold in schools, a move likely to change the face of the type of products available to children throughout the school day.
Human aspartame study finds no cancer link
A human observational study has revealed that adults consuming aspartame-containing beverages did not show any increased incidence of certain cancers, but scientists caution that the study could have certain "limitations" due to the research methods used.
Givaudan post strong first quarter results
Swiss flavour giant Givaudan recorded sales of CHF 754.1 million in the first quarter of 2006, driven in part by double-digit flavour growth in Latin America.
Low GI diet could protect eyes against AMD
Eating a low glycemic index (GI) diet could reduce the risk of the incurable eye disease, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), by more than 60 per cent, says a new study.