Archives for November 3, 2004

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Chr Hansen adds natural blue to the portfolio

Danish colours firm Chr Hansen has launched its first natural blue food colour onto the market, targeted at food makers looking for alternatives to the synthetic blues currently used in their food designs, reports Lindsey Partos.

Trans fats may cause brain damage

Foods high in trans fats may be damaging consumers' brains more than other high fat foods, leading to memory loss in old age and problems performing simple jobs, according to new animal research. Chris Mercer reports.

Russian brewers focus on premium brands

Russian brewers, facing the impact of a recent ban on advertising their products, are hoping to keep consumer awareness high through new product launches, including premium beers, reports Angela Drujinina.

Organic milk boasts higher vitamin E and carotenoid levels

Organic milk has significantly higher quantities of vitamin E - a key component in contributing to the shelf-life of milk - than its conventional equivalent, say Danish researchers, suggesting the origins of the difference are rooted in the feed.

American Dairy claims head-start over multinationals

American Dairy, one of the leading producers and distributors of milk powder and soybean products, has said that it is well poised to expand into China's emerging dairy industry, claiming that it has succeeded where many of the multinationals have not...

Danone set to reap increasing dividends in Asia Pacific

French dairy giant Danone is poised to benefit from bullish growth in the Asia-Pacific region. Analysts say that a recent investor trip by company executives to China confirms its intentions to expand aggressively in the region, adding that the...