DSM launches new ingredient for glucose control
DSM announces the roll-out of InsuVital, a new ingredient that actively attacks glucose peaks after meals.
Archives for November 8, 2007
PLA plastic nanoengineered for high temperature thermoforming
A compostable plastic made from nanoengineered polylactic acid (PLA) is designed to meet the demands of high-temperature thermoforming packaging.
Buoyant baby market fills Numico's coffers
Baby food sales are up for Numico by more than 10 per cent - but product prices will be bumped up to offset rising costs.
RFID tag a cold chain management tool
A new radio frequency identification (RFID) logger combines tracking and tracing with temperature readings, giving processors a way to identify when product safety may have been compromised.
Unilever sells Boursin to Le Groupe Bel
Unilever has sold the soft cheese brand Boursin to Le Groupe Bel for €400m as part of its plan to shed peripheral brands and re-ignite its top line growth.
Cargill rises to the natural flavour taste challenge
Taste remains a challenge in health and wellness products. Henk Welten, global strategic categories leader at Cargill Flavour Systems, takes us through some solutions.
Kirin targets dairy for global expansion
Japan-based brewer Kirin is branching out from its core beverage lines into health and nutrition with the acquisition of one of the Asia and Oceania region's leading dairy companies.
Tate & Lyle platforms target re-formulation issues
Texture, taste and nutrition are pivotal to Tate & Lyle's Rebalance and Enrich platforms.
Dohler taps into superfruits trend
Herald Krug, head of ingredient systems at Dohler, delves into health claims, research and the role of superfruits in health and wellness.