New logo for grain foods aims to convey vitality
The industry body Grain Foods Foundation has revamped its logo - used on the packaging of member products - in order to better convey the link between grains and vitality.
Archives for October 11, 2007
Firmenich sheds light on Danisco taste-texture partnership
Fresh from its acquisition of Danisco's flavours unit, Firmenich has uncovered details on its partnership with the ingredients firm to research taste and texture interactions.
Fruit, veg antioxidant profile increases with time
The antioxidant capacity of fresh fruit and vegetables does not decrease during storage, and the polyphenol content even increases, suggests new research.
CP Kelco raises prices for gums and cellulose
Hydrocolloid firm CP Kelco is raising prices across its range of cellulose and gum ingredients, in an effort to offset rising costs.
Metro dumps Kellogg over price hike
Germany-based retailer Metro has taken Kellogg's products off its shelves after the cereal company attempted to pass on higher commodity costs through price hikes.
Marketing to kids: Nestle, Dannon non-committal could lead to regulations
Nestle and Dannon, two of the nation's leading food companies, have declined to join a widespread industry move to limit advertising of unhealthy foods to children.
Gaps in probiotic labeling reveal need for regulatory pinch
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) has released a paper on probiotics that adds to claims the value-adding active cultures are not appropriately regulated.