Third EU GM food approval on the way?
A third source of GM ingredients could soon be cleared by Europe as officials meet to discuss to clear approval for a corn designed by biotech giant Monsanto.
Archives for November 26, 2004
Orafti heads list of Russian ingredients award winners
Belgian ingredients group Orafti has walked away with three awards at this year's Ingredients Russia 2004 exhibition, more than any other company, but major international groups did not have it all their own way, with a number of local producers also...
TMI doubles bacon capacity to fill sandwich market
TMI Foods has doubled bacon production capacity to take advantage of the ongoing explosion in the domestic ready-made sandwich market.
Artificial throat to cut development costs for food makers
Scientists have unveiled the first artificial throat for the food industry that could lead to reduced development costs and faster flavour development for food makers, writes Lindsey Partos.
Crown expands oilseed processing equipment
Crown Iron Works, a leading provider of oilseed processing plants and equipment, is to consolidate its four China production facilities into one in an effort to meet increased demands.
Bacteria offer novel approach to vitamin fortification
Emerging research on lactic acid bacteria is set to offer food companies a new method of vitamin enrichment that allows them to get around consumer concerns over added ingredients, writes Dominique Patton.
Emballage 2004 reveals innovative packaging trends
New innovations at Emballage 2004 reveal how the packaging sector is responding to both changing consumer trends and tighter legislation.
Emmi share sale to bolster export investment
Emmi, the leading Swiss dairy company, has announced it is to make an initial public offering (IPO) in a bid to bolster export sales and consolidate investment across its nutritional dairy-based drinks division, Tom Armitage reports.