Archives for January 15, 2003

← 2003

Synthetic antioxidants hold off challenge from naturals

Growing consumer interest in natural food ingredients has brought a rise in the use of natural antioxidants. But synthetic varieties are not suffering quite as much as anticipated, claim market analysts Frost & Sullivan.

Rhodia streamlines operations

Aiming to improve its customer relations, French chemicals company Rhodia announced this week that it is re-grouping its business around four divisions to serve the company's key markets.

Red Bull...without the sugar

The makers of the market leading energy drink Red Bull have introduced a sugar-free version to the UK market this month. The company claims it is the first global energy drink brand to address the growing consumer demand for diet beverages.

Australia moves to change functional beverage rule

The Australian and New Zealand food agency is asking for comment on an application that it has received to modify its brand new Food Standards Code to permit the sale of formulated beverages or water-based drinks containing added vitamins and minerals.