Sales soar for Chinese potato starch supplier
There is evidence that European potato starch suppliers are losing out to Chinese competitors, as anti-dumping measures drive rampant growth for leading Chinese starch maker.
Archives for May 28, 2008
Tate & Lyle inks 'bran' new gut health deal
UK-based ingredients giant Tate & Lyle has dipped into its independent €30+m venture capital fund to the tune of €3.5m to partner with a Belgian start-up researching the gut health and antioxidant properties of bran fibres.
Ireland initiative helps reduce packaging
The Irish food industry and the Department of Environment have together launched a training initiative to achieve a reduction in packaging amid growing environmental concerns.
Healthy new opportunities for US and European bakers
New opportunities are opening for the US bakery industry as consumers become more health-conscious mirroring trends in Europe, according to a recent report by consultancy Frost & Sullivan.