Archives for June 29, 2004

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Sugar moves at Danisco

Cheaper sugar ingredients could be on the way for food makers as rumours continue to circulate about the proposed new rules to the EU sugar regime that could open up the protected European market, prompting Danish sugar giant Danisco to reassure the...

Taste and texture impact calorie controls

Artificial sweeteners may disrupt the body's natural ability to 'count' calories based on foods' sweetness, claim US researchers, suggesting mouthfeel plays a crucial role in gauging calories and casting a potential shadow on growing sweetener sales.

Swiss ice cream makers: running to stand still?

Swiss ice cream manufacturers are hoping that the heatwave-induced growth of 2003 will not melt away in 2004, and are counting on continued interest in the impulse sector in particular to revitalise their fortunes. But even the many new product...

Tatramleko questions decision to shift HQs

Tatramleko, one of the Czech Republic's largest dairy concerns, is giving further thought to to the idea of moving its headquarters to neighbouring Slovakia in an effort to reduce taxation costs.