Clean safety profile for myristic acid as a food ingredient
A safety assessment of the widely used ingredient myristic acid has shown that everyday intake is well below any level that may cause safety concerns.
Archives for February 20, 2007
Danisco ordered to pay over infringement case
Enzyme firm Danisco is set to pay out over $8m in damages over a patent infringement battle between its subsidiary Genencor and competitor Novozymes.
Givaudan reports solid finances after streamlining
Givaudan's full year results for 2006 indicate that the flavour and fragrance giant is profiting from the streamlining of its commodity ingredient operations.
ConAgra estimates peanut butter recall will cost $60m
ConAgra's recall of peanut butter products linked with the recent salmonella outbreak will cost the company up to $60m, the company said today.
Cargill sets up new supply agreements for Canada
Ingredients giant Cargill last week finalized agreements with three of Canada's leading food distributors.
Lipogen gears up to bring PS to foods
Israeli phosphatidylserine (PS)-maker Lipogen said it is in talks with major food companies, following the FDA approved GRAS status it obtained in 2006 and is preparing to increase production capacity for an anticipated swell in demand.