Ajinomoto wins EU chilli extract approval
Japanese supplier Ajinomoto’s chilli extract has won European Union Novel Foods status at various levels in 22 foodstuffs including flavoured waters, meal replacements, baked goods and sugar-free gum.
Archives for December 4, 2012
China not snacking on potato chips, but US and France are
China’s potato chip consumption is low with consumers choosing biscuits, candy and chocolate instead, but the US and France top the global consumption charts, new research shows.
Nature’s Own broadens US distribution thanks to Lepage Bakeries buy
Flowers Foods has broadened US distribution of its Nature’s Own bread brand through its newly acquired bakery firm Lepage Bakeries.
Hostess Brands: Bosses deserve $1.75m in bonuses… if they meet tough targets for asset sale
The $1.75m in bonuses to be shared by bosses at Hostess Brands should they meet targets relating to the sell-off of its assets are “below market rates” and “completely routine”, says the now-defunct maker of Twinkies and Ding Dongs.
GrainCorp will review ADM’s second, higher $2.9bn takeover bid
Australian bulk grains specialist GrainCorp will review Archer Daniel Midland’s revised takeover bid after initially rejecting its first offer.
Malaysia becomes Nestlé cereal exporter with new site
Malaysia will house production of Nestlé breakfast cereals for the first time and export brands to neighbouring Asian countries.
Special edition: Free-from foods (gluten-free, dairy-free)
Mary’s Gone Crackers founder: ‘There’s enough gluten-free junk on the market already. I want to make something I would want to buy…’
With many manufacturers in gluten-free notching up growth rates rivals in the center of the store can barely dream of, you’d assume the burgeoning category is a hotbed of recipe innovation and excitement.
Biosensors a key area for nanotechnology
Nanobiosensors hold considerable potential as future areas of development for nanotechnology, according to a recent study.
Deal seals platform for further growth - MWV
MeadWestvaco has completed the deal to buy Ruby Macons and said it was a “key element” of the plan to grow in emerging markets.