Synergy launches 'natural' sauce bases
Savoury ingredients supplier Synergy has developed three new sauce bases that it claims can overcome the common quality and labelling issues faced by traditional complete dry sauce bases.
Archives for June 15, 2006
Trans fat litigation moves to foodservice with KFC suit
A lawsuit filed this week against Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) for its use of undeclared trans fats is a new indication that the issue is far from forgotten, even though the battle appears to have edged away from food processors for the time being.
US doctors take a stand against salt
The American Medical Association (AMA) has added its voice to the clamor against salt, voting this week to urge the government to revoke the substance's GRAS status.
Dairy by-product offers natural preserving alternative to chlorine
Whey permeate, a by-product of cheese production, could be a food preserver, suggests new research, as the industry looks to alternatives to chlorine solutions for preserving fresh-cut vegetables.
General Mills plans for tough year ahead
US cereal giant General Mills has indicated year-end earnings will be higher than previously expected, but admits next year's outlook may be gloomy as rising commodity costs and interest repayments eat profits.
Treatt targets growing Chinese flavours market
Treatt is the latest European flavour manufacturer to expand its presence in the burgeoning Chinese market.
Chr Hansen sells off US sweetener business
Chr. Hansen has sold its speciality sweetener division to American Sugar Refining as part of its US refocusing strategy.