France targets hidden sugars
AFSSA, the French food safety authority, has called for a significant reduction of sugars added to processed foods alongside stronger backing for foods containing wholegrains and high fibre.
Archives for October 19, 2004
Nidan plays health and quality card with Milk Time
The Novosibirsk dairy, part of Russia's Nidan group, is hoping to corner the market for high quality, healthy dairy products with the launch of a new range called Milk Time.
Asian soy consumption is healthy, claims report
Women in Asian countries, where a lot of soy is consumed, have dramatically lower rates of breast cancer than women in the United States and Europe. A team of scientists have examined whether there are any negaitve effects.
Europe to appeal WTO sugar ruling
Brussels will fight to appeal against a new decision by the World Trade Organisation that rules the EU illegally subsidises exports of sugar, ruling in favour of a legal challenge by Australia, Thailand and Brazil, the world's largest sugar producer,...
Kraft considering confectionery sell-off
Kraft Foods, the biggest packaged foods producer in North America, is thought to be mulling the sale of its confectionery business, including the Altoids and Life Savers brands, as part of a move to focus on a smaller number of stronger brands. And...
Iodine-rich ice cream to hit Russian shelves
A new ice cream product enriched with iodine is to be launched in the New Year by Russian dairy group MiasoMolTorg JSC, the first product of its kind on the Russian market and the latest to play on the health credentials of dairy products.
New food colour factory to open up opportunities for Chr Hansen
Chr Hansen breaks into the lucrative Chinese market constructing its first production facilities to provide more flexibility to serve the burgeoning local food industry, reports Lindsey Partos.