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Major HFCS users unlikely to ditch it for sugar, expert
07-May-2008 - Some food and beverage manufacturers may switch from high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) to sugar as a result of high corn prices, but this is only likely to be the case for relatively small scale users, according to a consultant.
Dairy foods not impacting on weight issue: study
07-May-2008 - Claims that consumption of dairy products and other high calcium goods may play a key role in weight loss or gain are not sufficiently supported by scientific testing, according to a new review of existing research.
Ancient grains on the rise, says Datamonitor
07-May-2008 - New food and beverage products featuring ancient grains are appearing on markets worldwide, reports Datamonitor's Productscan Online, bringing new opportunities for lesser known types of grain.
Solbar aids manufacturers with low-sodium soy isolate
07-May-2008 - Solbar is introducing a new isolated soy protein with about a quarter of the sodium usually found in isolates, contributing to manufacturers' quest to lower levels in finished foods.
Edible oils may be upgraded with tomato peel waste
06-May-2008 - Enriching edible oils with tomato peel may enhance their bioavailability and upgrade their quality by increasing beta carotene and lycopene content and inducing better thermal stability, say researchers
News briefs: Campbell, StarLink corn and Ebro
06-May-2008 - This week, Campbell announced a series of strategic moves designed to improve efficiency and profitability, the FDA withdrew its guidance for testing StarLink yellow corn, and Ebro Puleva's profits have increased in Q1.
India may ban food futures, reports
06-May-2008 - India is mulling a temporary ban on trading in food futures, according to reports, as it looks at ways to mitigate the effect of rising food prices on its population.
Unilever commits to sustainable palm oil
02-May-2008 - Unilever has pledged to use only palm oil certified as sustainable by 2015, while also supporting calls for a moratorium on further deforestation for palm oil in Indonesia.
Desire for satiating breakfasts opens doors for soy
30-Apr-2008 - Consumers increasingly seek filling breakfasts that release energy slowly, expanding opportunities for manufacturers of soy products, according to US-based Solae.
News briefs: Kraft Foods and Fonterra
30-Apr-2008 - This week, Kraft posts a slight rise in first quarter sales, while Fonterra gets Vatican approval to expand its presence in South America.
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