Wholegrains ease metabolic syndrome, further evidence
Daily helpings of brown rice, wholegrain bread and cereals could reduce the risk of developing the increasingly common health condition of type 2 diabetes.
Archives for December 3, 2004
Spooner Vicars secures Italy oven order
A premium biscuit manufacturer in Italy has ordered a new customised oven system from baking equipment specialists Spooner Vicars to help it progress in an increasingly competitive market, writes Chris Mercer.
Forbes completes sterol plant expansion
Forbes Medi-Tech announced it had completed the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Texas in anticipation of increased demand from Europe.
Arla poised for UK Atkins dairy launch
Arla Foods UK is to launch a line of branded low-carb dairy products endorsed by US diet company Atkins, but will the UK prove a suitable market for long-term success? Tom Armitage reports.
Degussa drives bakery cream into US
Looking to new market gains in the UK, US and Australia, German ingredients group Degussa has revamped its line of bakery cream systems to target food makers with a competitive package.
Chr Hansen ups genomics capability for probiotics research
Danish ingredients company Chr Hansen has licensed the use of a genomics tool to improve knowledge of how probiotic bacteria work. It could help the firm develop new probiotic bacteria with superior benefits over existing products.