Archives for September 5, 2004

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Towards healthier chocolate?

Confectionery giant Mars is one of several food companies collaborating on a new research project designed to provide more information about phytonutrients, beneficial compounds found in a range of products, including chocolate.

Karlshamns buys up British flaked fats

Swedish oils and fats firm Karlshamns, which saw its profits slip at the end of 2003, has acquired UK flaked fats company Kelanco, and with it a drive into value-added speciality fats for the booming UK convenience food market.