Archives for June 1, 2003

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Kikkoman, far reaching investment in US

Japanese soy sauce giant Kikkoman is to forge ahead with plans to expand in the US with the announcement this week that it has earmarked $100-million (approx. €86m) for the expansion of its plant in Walworth County in Wisconsin.

Galaxy teams up with European cheese maker

Maker of dairy alternatives Galaxy Nutritional Foods has entered into a distribution and licensing agreement with French cheese firm Fromageries Bel, which will see its products distributed in a large number of European markets.

Barley to beat high cholesterol?

Research continues into the potential benefits that oats and barley could have on our health with new findings from the US suggesting that diets high in barley could lower total cholesterol levels, and could be of particular benefit to post-menopausal...

Caramel, the plain option

A rich hue combined with a bland flavour profile is the latest caramel colour from US company Sethness.

Milk product for lactose intolerance?

Drinking fermented milk appeared to eliminate or drastically reduce symptoms related to lactose intolerance in people with the allergy, report US researchers on a small study.

Martek expands range of infant formula

Infant nutrition firm Ross Products is to launch a protein hydrolysate infant formula with iron on the US market. The product will also contain Martek Bioscience's blend of DHA and ARA oils.