Archives for June 23, 2005

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Cereal starch sweetener industry hit by sugar reform

Sweeping changes to EU sugar regime would put Europe's cereal starch sweetener industry at risk, threatening job losses and even possible business closures, warns the industry this week, reports Lindsey Partos.

Asia increases demand for Western foods

The increasing standard of living in Asia has created a higher demand for 'western' products in many food categories, according to a new Research and Markets report, reports Claire Johnston.

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.

Tension boils over on US beer market

Animosity is hotting up on America's stagnant beer market as SABMiller lowers prices and attacks Anheuser-Busch in adverts, yet productive responses to market pressures are still needed, reports Chris Mercer.