All news articles for May 2003

Improved mouthfeel from Rhodia

Improved mouthfeel from Rhodia

Health, a driving force behind food innovation in general, is
nowhere more evident than in the yoghurt segment of the market. For
dairy food manufacturers looking to keep ahead of the game the
choice of ingredients is a crucial piece...

The future of E-numbers

The future of E-numbers

Campaigners in the UK have begun a further assault on the
"artificial additives", and their potential effects on child
health, writes Frost & Sullivan. What does this mean for
food additive producers? And how can they...

Coca-Cola getting healthier?

Coca-Cola getting healthier?

Coca-Cola has confirmed recent rumours that it is to launch a
flavoured milk drink later this summer in a bid to gain a foothold
in the fast-growing nutritional beverage market. But Choglit, its
joint venture brand launched with Nestlé,...

Tea may fight bad breath

Tea may fight bad breath

Compounds found in tea can stop the growth of bacteria that cause
bad breath, according to researchers at the University of Illinois
at Chicago, presenting results of a new study this week.

Bush joins the GM debate

Bush joins the GM debate

The confrontation between Europe and the United States over
genetically modified foods shifted up a gear this week when the US
President George. W. Bush accused Europe of impeding efforts to
fight world famine because of its trade...

Nutrition 21 reports 3Q loss

Nutrition 21 reports 3Q loss

Chromium supplement maker Nutrition 21 last week reported a net
loss of $1.1 million on revenues of $3.1 million for the third
quarter, compared with a loss of $0.2 million on revenues of $4.0
million for the same period a year ago.

Stable season for Treatt

Stable season for Treatt

Despite an increase in sales UK flavour and fragrance company
Treatt described trading for the six months to 31 March 2003 as
'challenging' this week, with profit before tax falling by
24 per cent to £955,000 (€1.3m) compared...

Vitafoods review

Vitafoods review

The 2003 Vitafoods show saw few product innovations, but a strong
focus on science, and a trend for immune-boosting products. New
organisers IIR Exhibitions also announced the first Vitafoods
China, taking place in September next...

Communicating through NNFA

Communicating through NNFA

The National Nutritional Foods Association (NNFA) has created a new
and improved Advocacy Action Center on its website to help
communication with federal legislators and regulators on critical
industry issues.

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