Raisio starts production of non-dairy range
Finland's Raisio group will start production of oat- and soy-based fresh foods as it moves to expand its functional food business.
Archives for January 14, 2005
Dietary changes needed to stem rise in BP levels
More than 1.5 billion people will have high blood pressure by 2025, or around one in three adults over the age 20, experts have warned.
Rice bran oil, not fibre, benefits cholesterol levels
Rice bran oil, being used by some US restaurants to eliminate trans fats, appears to be responsible for the cholesterol-lowering effect of the ingredient rather than its fibre content, say researchers.
DSM backing plant compounds for future product development
Little-known plant compounds that can help tackle increasing prevalence of chronic disease are set to drive future product development at DSM Nutritional Products, currently better known for its vitamins range than natural extracts, writes Dominique...
Competition number one food industry concern
Food companies are expecting a tough year in 2005 with competition and price pressures in the food chain rising to the surface as the key issues, reports Lindsey Partos.