Sugar waste used for food packaging
Bagasse, a previously useless waste product from sugar cane, can now be used to make biodegradeable packaging for food products in Thailand, its manufacturers claim.
Archives for September 5, 2007
Restructuring pays off for Vivartia
Vivartia posted a 15.6 per cent increase in revenues to €517m, as it continues to restructure its operations in South East Europe, the company reported in on a pro-forma basis.
Popcorn brands ban diacytel
Two of the largest US popcorn makers have removed diacetyl from their brands, as doctors report that the chemical may now cause a fatal lung disease in consumers as well as factory workers.
Nestle goes all-natural over kids' chocolate
UK based Nestle Rowntree has re-launched its Milkybar brand with all-natural ingredients, taking advantage of current concern for food additives.
Probiotics market set to hit 120m by 2013, report says
The European food and beverage probiotics market is expected to more than double by 2013, according to a market report, with the proposed EU health claims rules presenting "untapped" potential.