Butter Buds takes advantage of organic growth
In line with growing consumer demand for organic products, Butter Buds Food Ingredients has introduced a certified organic line of natural butter, cream and cheese concentrates.
Archives for October 25, 2004
CRN: supplements key to the nation's health
Annette Dickinson, the president of the Council for Responsible Nutrition, spoke to Philippa Nuttall before she gave her State of the Industry speech at the organization's annual conference yesterday and made it clear that dietary supplements must...
Functional foods growth led by snack and cereal bars
Foods offering consumers a quick-fix way to look fit and healthy are on the rise in the US market, with bakery and cereals set to remain at the heart of this trend for at least the next four years, reports Chris Mercer.
Enzymotec breakthrough to improve fatty acid delivery
Israeli biotech firm Enzymotec has developed an enzyme technology that it claims will improve targeted delivery of nutrients in oils to human organs.
Danisco pushes up production of frozen pelletised cultures
Number two cultures player Danisco will ramp up production of frozen pelletised cultures clearing a €7 million investment to expand facilities in Niebull, Germany.
Kaneka ups CoQ10 production for third time in recent months
Japanese corporation Kaneka said this week that it will expand its production capacity at its plant in Takasago on the back of growing consumer consumption.
Australia to widen scope for 'wholegrain' labelling
Australia looks set to widen the definition of 'wholegrain' to allow more foods to include this term, increasingly associated with heart health, on their product labelling.
Aarhus investor sells majority stake
United International Enterprises Limited (UIE), the majority stakeholder in vegetable oil firm Aarhus United, confirms it will sell its considerable stake in the Danish firm, due to be divested by January 2005.
Tea found to fight Alzheimer's enzymes
Drinking tea could help improve memory and may also slow the development of Alzheimer's disease, suggests new research from the UK.
Cranberry juice improves good cholesterol
Cranberry juice could be just as good as red wine and grape juice for heart health, according to scientists.