Archives for April 11, 2011

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USDA increases sugar import quota

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Monday that it will increase sugar imports by 325,000 short tons in fiscal 2011 – a move that has been welcomed by sweetener users.

Degradable gum base gains EFSA novel foods nod

By Jess Halliday

A new synthetic polymer for use as a chewing gum base has received a positive novel foods opinion from EFSA, bring the technology for less sticky gum that breaks down within months closer to the market.