America's first anti lead candy bill passed
Arnold Schwarzenegger, the governor of California has signed a bill regulating the levels of lead found in candy imported from Mexico.
Archives for October 10, 2005
Tate & Lyle roadshow boosts market stature
UK sweetener supplier Tate & Lyle announces it will host a series of presentations to American investors over the coming days, news that sees the firm's shares jump.
Scientists make cheap xylitol from spent grain
Russian scientists say they have devised a cheaper and more sustainable way of producing the common sugar substitute xylite, or xylitol, by using left over grains from the brewing and spirits industries.
Emulsion forms grease proof barrier for packaging
A food-contact safe emulsion developed by a joint US and German company keeps oil, grease and water from penetrating paperboard packages and helps maintain product freshness.