Danisco polydextrose, new soluble fibre source
A complex carbohydrate, traditionally used as a bulking agent in a range of foods, is being offered in several European markets as a new source of fibre.
Archives for February 23, 2005
Planet Organic to acquire 17 stores from Newfound Health
Canadian organic supermarket is spreading its reach on home soil by acquiring Newfound Health's 17 franchise stores throughout Alberta.
Nestlé expands ice cream lines in China
Suppliers of ingredients to the developing ice cream market in China will welcome news that Nestlé, the world's number one food maker, will deepen penetration and sharpen competitiveness in this burgeoning market through new launches.
Herbalife counts the cost of recapitalization
Direct supplements marketer Herbalife has reported a net loss of $14.3 million for full fiscal 2004 but attributes the huge drop in income over the last 12 months, from $36.8 million for 2003, to expenses associated with recapitalization.
Valio extends Evolus brand to Spain and Portugal
Dairy products designed to lower blood pressure are being introduced in Spain and Portugal this month under new licensing deals with Finnish functional dairy firm Valio.
Croda focus on added value driving profits
UK speciality oils supplier Croda International said sales to cosmetics and supplement customers rose 8 per cent last year, helped by expanded capacity in fish oil concentrates and new product launches.
Chinese vitamin C maker in antitrust complaints
Bulk vitamin C manufacturer China Pharmaceutical Group has been named in three separate antitrust complaints filed in the US, according to its chairman Cai Dong Chen.
Degussa breaks up ingredients unit in fruit system sale
Flavours and texturants firm Degussa will shrug off its fruit preparation business to an American equity company in a sale that prepares the ground for a total divesture of its remaining food ingredients unit.
SourceOne secures citrus extract supply from China
SourceOne Global Partners has secured access to a constant supply of citrus-derived polymethoxylated flavones (PMFs), key ingredients in patented antioxidant compound Sytrinol, by signing an exclusive long-term agreement with Chinese extractor and...