Tate & Lyle’s sugar replacement ingredients polydextrose and sucralose have received positive opinion from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for ‘reduction of post prandial blood glucose response’ and ‘maintenance of tooth mineralisation... Read more
Shanghai Pengxin Group, a Chinese investment company with interests in bio-fuel, fisheries, farming and property development, plans to spend more than $200 million purchasing the Crafar farms in New Zealand. Read more
The Manitowoc Company has announced plans to refinance its existing senior secured credit facilities to further improve the strength and flexibility of its capital structure, including a reduction in the interest rate paid on outstanding borrowi... Read more
Everyone, it seems, has something to say about ice cream. I have been looking at some quotes about ice cream from a wide range of people. Read more
Diageo GB and Coca-Cola Enterprises are launching holiday editions of their products. CCE is launching special limited edition themed packaging across a range of Schweppes SKUs, while Diageo will run a number of brand-specific initiatives around... Read more
SEEN IN JAPAN: Each Heinz Tomato Ketchup 'corn balls' bag from Frito-Lay contains 60g and was bought for just ¥50 (we think this may be a half-price discount) at an Okashi no Marche discount snack shop in Koenji. Read more
Waitrose in the UK is launching turkey eggs for the first time on 18 April at selected branches following repeated customer requests. Price is £1.99 for a pack of two. Read more
The European Union has decided to review the maximum levels of certain radioactive elements permitted in food and feed being exported into the UK from certain areas of Japan. Read more
Cargill has reported $763m in earnings from continuing operations in the fiscal 2011 third quarter ended 28 February, up 30% from $588m in the same period a year ago. Read more
Breckland Orchard has added Sloe Lemonade to its range of soft drinks in the UK. The new flavour is bottled in 275ml glass bottles and has an RRP of £1.50. Read more
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