Californian trans fat ban takes effect
California has become the first state to ban the use of trans fat-containing cooking oils, as a law signed by Governor Schwarzenegger in 2008 came into effect on January 1.
Archives for January 4, 2010
Bemis acquisition of Alcan food business delayed
Bemis has put back the date it expects to receive regulatory approval for the acquisition of the Food Americas division of Alcan Packaging.
Egg foam may enhance gluten-free sourdoughs
Egg white foam may boost gluten-free sourdoughs enhance the structure of the resulting baked goods and extend the range of gluten-free products, says a new study.
Bunge expands Brazilian sugar presence
Food and agribusiness firm Bunge has said it has entered an agreement to acquire a Brazilian sugar company with an annual crushing capacity of 15.4 million metric tons.