Ajinomoto and Asda draw battle lines over aspartame
Ajinomoto Sweeteners Europe has launched a defamation law suit against US supermarket Asda over labelling on own-brand products that calls aspartame a 'nasty'.
Archives for May 4, 2008
Chocolate may help reduce pre-eclampsia risk
Confectionery makers will welcome the latest study to proffer the potential health benefits of chocolate as US researchers report that pregnant women who consume ample servings of this popular confectionery may reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia.
News focus: The global nutraceuticals market
Calcium and multivitamins drive US market
Calcium was the most popular dietary supplement product in the United States in 2006, followed closely by glucosamine, according to market data recently presented to industry members.
Ebro proposes sale or spin-off of sugar business
Spanish food group Ebro Puleva has proposed to sell or spin-off its sugar business at a time when stability has returned to the European sugar industry.
Tyson to suspend chicken ad campaign, rules court
Marketing campaign at US meat processor set to be dismantled as federal appeals court rules US meat processor Tyson to comply with an order to remove misleading advertising from 8,500 stores.
Purac opens lactic acid plant in Thailand
Purac has officially opened its new lactic acid factory in Thailand, where it hopes to build on lactic acid growth in Asia as well as cutting production costs.
News focus: The global nutraceuticals market
Asia Pacific leads world in nutraceutical sales
The Asia Pacific market for nutraceutical products by far exceeds that of North America and Europe, according to data pooled from different market research firms.