Baby milk powder in China, new recalls?
Food safety for Chinese milk powders hits the headlines again as authorities detect excessive iodine content in another Nestle baby milk powder, according to Chinese news reports.
Archives for June 23, 2005
Caffeine increases carb uptake by the body
Caffeine increased the cyclists' absorption of carbohydrates from a sports drink in new UK research, writes Dominique Patton, offering a new area of innovation for manufacturers of sports products.
Fortification programme launches in Côte d'Ivoire
Vitamin-A enriched vegetable oil and wheat flour fortified with iron and folic acid is destined to reach 80 per cent of Côte d'Ivoire's consumers thanks to a new project backed by food firms.
Low-GI product launches climbing in UK
Australia is currently the most dynamic market for low-GI product launches but the UK appears to be catching up, writes Dominique Patton.
Acatris sells Canadian subsidiary
Health ingredients maker Acatris has sold its North American food division, based in Canada, to better focus on the European market, reports Dominique Patton.