Spearmint oil demand set for record increase
Demand for spearmint oil in 2005-06 is set to exceed the five-year average for an entire marketing year, as US agriculture authorities move to keep the market stable.
Archives for September 26, 2005
Hershey's to benefit from antioxidants research
The level of antioxidants commonly available in chocolate is directly linked to the level of natural cocoa contained in the product, says a new study from the US.
NutraSweet to enter the sucralose market?
American sweetener business NutraSweet are attempting to challenge the world monopoly that Britain's Tate & Lyle has over sucralose.
Katjes Fassin to expand
Germany's third largest confectionery business, Katjes Fassin, has announced details of a major new production facility near Berlin.
Increasing costs force DSM to raise citric acid prices
DSM Nutritional Products has announced a 15 per cent price increase for all its citric acid products, reflecting industry-wide concern about increasing energy, raw material and freight costs.
FDF heralds 'Quiet Revolution'
The UK Food and Drink Federation claims there is a "quiet revolution" underway as companies enhance the nutritional profile of their products.