Commission fines choline chloride cartel
The European Commission yesterday fined Akzo Nobel, BASF and UCB €66.34 million for fixing prices in choline chloride.
Archives for December 10, 2004
Food scientists design new formulations for gluten-free bread
Scientists in Ireland claim to have dramatically improved the quality of gluten-free bread, presenting an opportunity for bakers as the number of people with a known gluten intolerance grows, writes Chris Mercer.
Capsules better delivery form for tea benefits than beverage
Tea polyphenols are more bioavailable when delivered as encapsulated green tea extract than when taken as a traditional beverage, according to a small trial.
Consolidation marks ingredients industry in 2004
The announcement yesterday that DMV International and Arla Food Ingredients could merge is a further example of how the rising power and ongoing growth of the multiple retailers is putting constant pressure on ingredients companies to keep up with the...
Folic acid supplements linked to breast cancer risk in prelim data
Pregnant women who take folic acid supplements to protect their babies from birth defects may also increase their long-term risk of breast cancer, according to preliminary data published in tomorrow's BMJ.