InnoSweet enters US sweeteners market
European sweetener supplier InnoSweet GmbH is to enter the US market, after opening its first sales office in the nation early this week.
Archives for September 5, 2006
Could donkey milk hold the secret to skin health?
Cleopatra swore by it, bathing daily in asses' milk as part of her beauty regime. But now, following the death of the world's oldest women - another devoted fan of donkey milk - the spotlight is back on it.
Heineken boosts sales worldwide, cuts costs
Heineken today reported organic revenue growth of 6.3 per cent during the first half of 2006 compared to the previous year, held up by strong US demand for the company's light beer and sales increases in central and eastern Europe.
Saint-Gobain grabs at South American wine
In a bid to capitalise on the booming South American wine industry, Saint-Gobain has purchased control of one of the regions largest wine bottling companies.
Edible packaging seen as next wave of innovation
Edible coatings based on various mixes of milk serum proteins, starch, and mesquite gum could be the basis for the next innovative wave in food packaging, says a researcher in Spain.
Lactose intolerant kids shouldn't ignore dairy, say experts
Children with lactose intolerance are missing out on essential nutrients by avoiding dairy, and could benefit from probiotics and aged cheeses, say a review from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).