Karlshamns merges with Aarhus in chocolate consolidation
Number one Scandinavian fats and oils firm Karlshamns consolidates its position with the merger of fellow oils supplier Aarhus United now complete.
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Dairy food consumption linked to lower risk of metabolic syndrome
The more dairy products consumed, the less likely your chances of metabolic syndrome, suggests a new study out of Iran.
Purac builds lactic acid plant in Thailand
Out to capture the projected double-digit growth in lactic acids in Asia, Purac has signed off €98 million to build a new plant in Thailand.
Flavanols may improve smokers' blood vessel health
Flavanols, the natural chemicals found in chocolate, fruits and tea, can boost the levels of nitric oxide in the blood of smokers and reverse some of the smoking-related damage to blood vessels, say German researchers.
Food industry and consumer group at odds over junk food ban
The ban on junk food in UK schools announced yesterday by the government is not an effective solution to tackling childhood obesity, the nation's food industry has said.
Sucralose sweetener to offset profit fall at Tate & Lyle
Sucralose supplier Tate and Lyle warns profits at its European sugar refining business have been "substantially reduced" due to higher costs and oversupplies.