Codex sets agenda for oils and fats
The 20th session of the Codex Committee on Fats and Oils an international meeting that establishes guidelines on fats and oils kicks off next month.
Archives for January 3, 2007
Could algal cellulose be an alternative gelling agent?
Cellulose from the green algae Cladophora may be a "useful alternative" to commercial gelling agents, says new research from Sweden.
Parmalat reaches 'satisfactory' settlement
Parmalat has reached settlements with a number of European financial institutions in its ongoing fight to recoup the billions lost in 2003.
US seeks views on milk from cloned cows
Plans to allow milk and meat from cloned cows to enter the food chain have moved a step closer in the US after the country's food safety watchdog issued draft guidance for the industry and opened a formal consultation.
Healthy trans fat oil developed?
University of Arkansas researchers have developed a trans fat oil that they claim could have health benefits.
Anheuser-Busch launches sorghum beer
Anheuser-Busch has developed what it claims is the first nationally available sorghum beer.
Bunge, DuPont's high oleic soybean oil trait on track for 2009 launch
Delaware-based DuPont have announced the completion of U.S. regulatory submissions for approval of its proprietary high oleic soybean oil trait.