Archives for November 20, 2003

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Degussa sale cleared

The European Commission has approved Degussa's acquisition by the German mining and technology group RAG.

Another low-carb, high-fiber bar hits the market

FACT, the Canadian developer of functional ingredients and products for the baked goods industry, is to launch a range of cereal bars and premixes in a variety of flavors - the latest arrival in an increasingly crowded market place.

Energy bars, power drinks under Canadian spotlight

Canada's Food Inspection Agency is preparing an investigation into the efficacy and safety of a range of sports nutrition products, including energy bars, isotonic sports drinks and weight loss formulas after a secret report last year highlighted...

Herbal aromas for beverage makers

Plant extract suppliers, keen to offer their solutions for the booming beverages sector, are promoting a number of concepts at Food Ingredients Europe this week, many designed for enriched waters.

Golden sheen for gelatine replacer

A new gelatine replacer from Dutch company DMV International carried off the gold award for the most innovative new ingredient on the marketplace, rounding off the first day of the bustling Fi Europe exhibition that opened its doors in Frankfurt,...

Clean label texturant takes the silver

The Fi Europe awards committee, that last month creamed off eight out of 40 new products shortlisted for the final selection, picked the latest texturant in the FCI range from French company Limagrain Cereales Ingredients for the silver award.

Caffeine supplier adds olive powder

Spanish nutraceuticals firm Natraceutical is promoting a patented olive powder to the European food industry this week, said to both impart olive flavour and significantly raise the antioxidant content of foods.