Nisa sweetens Costcutter merger deal
In a bid to head off stakeholder dissent, the Nisa-Today board has offered members of its buying group a controlling share in the merger deal with convenience chain Costcutter.
Archives for June 26, 2006
New soybean oil could reduce trans fats in cereals
By increasing the oleic acid content in soybeans but keeping linolenic levels low, researchers may have discovered a way to lower the level of artery-clogging trans fats in products such as cereals and energy bars.
Unilever fishing for low-fat ice cream
Unilever has developed a new genetically modified protein that it says will serve up low-fat ice cream without compromising on taste, as ice cream firms step up the race to please health conscious consumers.
IFT president joins food colour giant DD Williamson
President of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Margaret Lawson has become vice president for science and innovation at global food colour manufacturer DD Williamson.
Cadbury under pressure from authorities
Cadbury Schweppes has come under fire from UK food watchdogs after it failed to report finding traces of a rare strain of salmonella in its products.
Software speeds up plastic bottle design, company claims
A Singapore-based company has created new software it claims will speed up the process of designing plastic bottles.
Cereal drinks not a milk alternative, says FSANZ
Cereal-based beverages, such as those made from rice and oats, are not suitable as a complete milk replacement for young children, said the Australian and New Zealand food authorities today.
Online tool tackles grain storage problems
Grain storage contamination, which costs the UK grain industry around €1 million each year, could be reduced with the help of a new free online tool.