Archives for November 19, 2003

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Degussa reinforces position in China

German speciality chemicals company Degussa has founded a holding company in Beijing - Degussa (China) Holding - to expand the group's activities in the Chinese region. The group also announced recently that it has completed much of the divestment...

Lifeway continues on path to growth

Lifeway Foods, the Illinois-based producer of kefir and other probiotic foods, has continued to lift sales and profits in the third quarter of the year, helped by the launch of a new product and effective marketing.

Buckwheat may help manage diabetes

Researchers in Canada have found new evidence that buckwheat, a grain used in making pancakes, may be beneficial in the management of diabetes. The grain was found to significantly lower blood glucose levels in rats.

Galaxy puts brave face on poor Q2

Changing eatring patterns, exceptional charges and lower sales volumes conspired to push Galaxy Nutritional Foods into the red in he second quarter of the year. But the Orlando-based group said a new financing deal should allow it to lift sales in the...

Ocean Spray expands range, targets growth in Europe

American cranberry co-operative Ocean Spray, seeking to build brand awareness in Europe at FiE this week, has extended its ingredients line further with a new mixed berry variant and glycerated version of its Flavoured Fruit Pieces (FFP) for addition...

EU approves high intensity sweetener

Holland Sweetener company, DSM's joint venture with Japan-based company Tosoh has finally launched its high intensity sweetener Twinsweet on to the European market after years of waiting for approval from Brussels.

Ocean Spray targeting European customers

Cranberry co-operative Ocean Spray, seeking to build brand awareness in Europe at FiE this week, has extended its ingredients line further with a new mixed berry variant and glycerated version of its Flavored Fruit Pieces (FFP) for addition to cereals...

Nutrinova launches DHActive in Europe

Following the new studies backing the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids presented last week, German ingredients firm Nutrinova announced yesterday that it has received approval to market its microalgae-derived DHA to European food and supplement...

Cargill serves dietary supplement industry

Cargill Health & Food Technologies has launched a new soy isoflavone ingredient developed specifically for the dietary supplement industry. AdvantaSoy Compress, produced in the same way as AdvantaSoy Clear, can be customised and made in concentrations...