Archives for September 18, 2007

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Nutrinova settles Ace-K patent battle

By  Lorraine Heller

Ingredient firm Nutrinova and distributor Viachem have settled a patent infringement case related to the "unauthorized" import of sweetener acesulfame K into the United States.

UK leading Europe in additive-free products, Mintel

By  Jess Halliday

More than a thousand new food products claiming to be additive- and preservative-free have been launched in the UK this year, according to Mintel, representing almost a quarter of all launches and nearly three times as many as any other European country.

Mintel sets out opportunities for snack makers

By  Lorraine Heller

The salty snack market in the US is facing serious threats, and manufacturers need to focus on a number of opportunities if they are to avoid the pitfalls, according to a new report by Mintel.

DSM and Avebe form dream team for creaminess

By  Jess Halliday

DSM Food Specialities and starch specialist Avebe have entered into a strategic partnership to develop innovative ingredients to enhance creaminess in food products, particularly in the dairy and bakery sectors.