Alcan makes bid to hold down aluminum costs
Alcan, one of the world's largest aluminum producers, says it is launching a research anddevelopment centre in France that will allow it to cut costs by up to 20 per cent.
Archives for December 19, 2006
Protein-sugar combo could boost encapsulation stability
A protein-polysaccharide combination for stabilising water-in-oil-in-water emulsions could lead to customised double emulsions with differing release behaviours, German researchers report.
Scientists develop process-friendly dough
Scientists have patented a new method of producing a process-tolerant composite dough comprising of wheat and non-wheat gluten mixtures.
Ingredients launch round-up 2006
The industry's collective pipeline has delivered a raft of new ingredients for supplements and health foods this year. NutraIngredients.com take a look back at some of the new additions to formulators' tool kits.
Greggs delves into consumer research to boost brand
The UK wide bakery chain Greggs is set to push its already-established brand further into the domestic market and get a jump on competitors with plans for a renewed focus on marketing, advertising and internal restructuring.
Christmas consumers go crackers over nuts
Snacking at Christmas time usually conjures up images of luxury chocolates, mince pies and gingerbread but, according to a major UK retailer, this year the festive season will see a surge in nut sales as they become the holiday snack of choice.
Changes made to regulation of pesticide-infused packaging
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is turning over the regulation of a new type of pesticide-impregnated food packaging to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a simplification of the law that will treat the chemicals as additives.
Confusion drives consumers away from sugar, says industry body
A 'low sugar' claim does not necessarily mean 'low calorie' or 'better for you', said the US Sugar Association, in its latest attempt to recapture a part of the market lost to the growing popularity of sweeteners.
Coffee prices recovering after years of crisis
The coffee market recorded a significant rise in Arabica prices in November, while Robusta prices rose only slightly according to the ICO.