New rules could ban soda and junk food from Illinois schools
Elementary and middle schools in Illinois could be banned from selling junk food and soda in a move designed to improve children's health and mental abilities through good nutrition.
Archives for March 20, 2006
Danisco profit impacted by acquisitions and costs
Danisco's consolidated profit plummeted 25 per cent as expected to DKK 726 million for the nine months to 31 January, due largely to costs associated with integrating enzyme business Genencor.
Nanotech database compiles consumer items on the market
A canola oil product, a cocoa drink and a chocolate gum are among the fifteen food and drink items listed in a new online nanotechnology database.
Analysis kits for water soluble vitamins receive certification
A scientific organisation has certified analysis kits for testing water soluble vitamins in foods.
DFI invests in xylitol sweetener technology
Dynamic Food Ingredients (DFI) has licensed technology designed to make the production of xylitol, a natural sweetener that is claimed to have health benefits, more affordable.