Probiotics set for explosive growth in China
Probiotics, unheard of a year ago, are now being added to more and more products in China, and look set to see rapid growth in demand, according to key supplier Chr Hansen.
Archives for December 15, 2005
Tagatose approval gives Arla access to EU market
Arla Food's low calorie sweetener D-Tagatose can now be used throughout the EU following yesterday's approval from the UK's FSA.
Commission investigates Cargill's Degussa acquisition
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into Cargill's take-over of Degussa's food ingredients business.
New technique allows photo-realistic printing on plastic containers
A Netherlands-based company claims to have developed a breakthrough technique for printing containers used for spreads, fats and edible oils.
Quality hallmarks tap premium produce trend
In the expanding European premium foods market many suppliers are striving for EU-approved hallmarks to boost the prestige of their products and attract retailers.
Tuna processors fight back over high mercury claims
Tuna processors are back in the ring again over mercury, fighting back against more claims that canned products contain dangerously high levels of the contaminant.