Archives for July 14, 2004

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Scientists defend popular bulk sweetener

Welcomed by sweetener suppliers, scientists at the world's biggest food ingredients exhibition claim this week that there is no credible evidence to 'single out' the common sweetener high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) as a unique contributor to obesity.

Cheaper sugar ingredients on the way?

Long-awaited changes to Europe's heavily subsidised sugar regime are on the way after the European Commission tabled a new set of rules that could lead to cheaper sugar ingredients, writes Lindsey Partos.