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 Palmfruit
January 12, 2008

Palmolieprijs rondt kaap van 1.000 euro per ton

De palmolieprijs is in Maleisië voor het eerst boven de 1.000 dollar per ton gestegen. Dat is goed nieuws voor de beursgenoteerde plantageholding Sipef. De palmolieprijs steeg de voorbije maanden met 68 procent. Sojaolie, het belangrijkste substituut v...
January 11, 2008

Let's innovate together, Canola Council tells industry

The Canola Council of Canada has said it wants to work with the food industry to develop an improved form of the oil to increase its appeal, amid international fears over its cost. Global income growth is pushing up demand of canola oil in countries su...
January 11, 2008

Boston moves towards trans fat ban

Following the lead of New York City and Brookline, health regulators in Boston last night took the first step toward banning artery-clogging trans fat from French fries, doughnuts, and other food sold in restaurants and corner stores. The Boston Publ...
January 11, 2008

Opbrengst zetmeel moet hoger

Akkerbouwers zullen de zetmeelopbrengst moeten verhogen om de teelt rendabel te houden. De kosten stijgen voortdurend en de telers ontvangen minder toeslagrechten uit Brussel. De gemiddelde opbrengst in de zetmeelaardappelteelt is over de laatste ac...
 KFC
January 10, 2008

KFC switch to high stability canola oil finger-lickin good for Canadian canola industry

More than seven million kilos of high-stability canola oil has been used in Canadian KFC restaurants since the company ditched its vegetable shortening frying methods last year in favour of the healthier alternative. Demand from the restaurant chain, ...
January 09, 2008

Malaysia to Flood Stores with Cooking Oil amid Panic Buying

The Malaysian government said it would flood the retail market with cooking oil starting Tuesday to overcome panic buying sparked by fears of a shortage ahead of Chinese Lunar New Year festivities. Stores in many states have been depleted of palm oil-b...
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January 09, 2008

Research: Asparaginase can reduce acrylamide in French fries

Using the asparaginase enzyme to treat French fries could reduce the formation of acrylamide by 60 per cent, a joint Chilean-Danish study has reported. The study, published on-line in the journal Food Chemistry, weighs into the hot topic of acrylamide ...
January 04, 2008

Ingredient manufacturer Wild prepares to go public

Wild is putting together an experienced team in preparation for its planned initial public offering, tapping Symrise's CFO to take it through the process. The plan to go public in 2010 was announced in September, and will necessitate restructuring of W...
January 03, 2008

Calgary trans fat ban: the risks

Calgary may be making history this week as the first Canadian city to ban trans fats in restaurants, but that doesn't mean eating out will soon become much healthier. Some nutrition experts are concerned the massive push to eliminate trans fats in Ca...
January 02, 2008

Milwaukee Cargill plant makes first national brand of hamburger

Cargill%20Inc. is turning its attention to ground beef for its next national branding effort. Cargill earlier this year introduced Meadowlands Farms ground beef -- its first effort in branding a product that had always been considered a commodity -- an...
Tate & Lyle completes Mexican sugar sale
January 02, 2008

Tate & Lyle completes Mexican sugar sale

Tate &Lyle has completed its sale of its Mexican sugar business, removing itself from volatile commodity markets and allowing it to refocus on value-added ingredients.The ingredients giant announced the move in October and has since received cleara...
December 31, 2007

GAIN report: Malaysia oilseeds and products update 2007

Malaysia's crude palm oil (CPO) production rose 4.4 percent to 1.6 MMT in November. The increase in palm oil production and decline in palm oil exports more than offset the increase in domestic disappearance, resulting in an increase in carryout stocks...
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December 26, 2007

Nieuwe recordprijs voor palmolie op Maleisische beurs

De palmolieprijs is woensdag naar een nieuw record gestegen. Niet alleen is het product in trek voor het gebruik als alternatieve brandstof, palmolie wordt ook steeds meer gebruikt voor het bereiden van voedsel. Meer dan 80 procent van de productie wor...
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December 18, 2007

Floods in Malaysia may drive up palm oil price

Severe flooding in Malaysia looks likely to affect palm oil supplies for November and December, sparking a shortage that would drive up prices.Sabri Ahmad, chairman of Malaysian Palm Oil Board, told Reuters news agency that he expects December producti...
December 18, 2007

McDonald's cambia la composicion de su aceite de fritura para reducir los acidos grasos

McDonald's ha anunciado el cambio voluntario de la composición de su aceite de fritura para reducir los niveles de ácidos grasos 'trans' a menos de un 2% y el contenido de ácidos grasos saturados a menos del 12%, informó hoy la compañía.
December 14, 2007

FSA: trans fat ban in the UK not needed

A New York-style ban on trans fats in food is not needed in the UK because consumption rates are already very low, the official food watchdog has said. The Food Standards Agency's (FSA) Board ruled out mandatory restrictions after reviewing evidence ...
December 14, 2007

Avebe wil veldproef met GMO aardappel op 120 hectare

Aardappelzetmeelconcern Avebe wil een veldproef met genetisch gemodificeerde aardappelen met een verlaagd amylosegehalte uitvoeren. Het bedrijf heeft hiervoor een vergunning bij het ministerie van VROM aangevraagd. In totaal moeten de proefvelden zo'n ...
December 10, 2007

GAIN report: Germany Food Processing Ingredient Sector 2007

In 2006, Germany produced an estimated $174 billion of processed food and drinks, marking a 3.4% increase over the previous year. Best product prospects for U.S. suppliers include specialized food ingredients, fish &seafood products, dried &pro...

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