News on Speciality Food 200810

2008-10-23 High Purity Beta-Glucan: Danisco Acquires Equity Stake in Health and Nutrition Ingredient Company GraceLinc Ltd. - Food Industry News

We are delighted to seize this early stage opportunity. Becoming a GraceLinc shareholder is a further step towards becoming our customers First choice ingredient partner within health and nutrition. It will at the same time strengthen our leading position in speciality carbohydrates. GlucagelTM is a very innovative beta-glucan ingredient because it has a high purity and is easy to formulate without affecting taste or odour of the foods to which it is added. This unique combination of health benefits and ease of application is why we expect a lot from GlucagelTM in the future, says Fabienne Saadane-Oaks, President of Danisco Bio Actives.

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Today, Danisco agreed to acquire an equity stake in the New Zealand company GraceLinc Limited. GraceLinc produces and markets GlucagelTM, which is a naturally-extracted barley beta-glucan. - Danisco food news food industry news food business news

2008-10-23 BURGER KING(R) Brand Positioned for Growth in Taiwan - MarketWatch

DaChan Greatwall Group is divided into five sub-business groups according to product lines and operations. With companies all over Asia, DaChan has become a benchmark company in the agri-and-food business. The five sub-business groups are: Taiwan Agribasics Group, East Asia Corp. Group, Flour Milling Group, Speciality Business Group, and Food Service Group. DaChan Great Wall Group introduced the BURGER KING(R) brand to the Taiwanese market in 1989, and the first restaurant was established in 1990. At present, there are 33 BURGER KING(R) restaurants in Taiwan, including the cities of Taipei, Hsinchu, Kaoshiung, and Tainan.

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2008-11-09 The Hindu : Magazine / Focus : Insurance for the poor

Donation of food) started by Saibaba is done through the Prasadalaya. The Trust has set up two schools and an industrial training centre. However its biggest project has been the setting up of a modern super-speciality hospital, one more step in their attempt to provide medical facilities for those who cannot afford the steep prices of private hospitals.

The hospital is already falling short of place. There is a two-month waiting list for cardiac surgery, says Dr. Bobdey. The Trust has approved plans for a new project on 37 acres of land, a short distance away from the main temple complex, where the Sainath hospital and the super speciality hospital will be accommodated in one spacious compound. We hope to continue the tradition of serving and caring for more and more people in the future too, says President of the trust, Jayant Sasane.

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2008-10-16 Gastro guide South Tyrol

South Tyrol not only offers high cuisine in its towns and valleys, there are also many fantastic restaurants on the slopes, so you can combine a days skiing with a gourmet evening. Try Club Moritzino perched at the top of the world-cup descent on Alta Badia for fresh seafood dishes with stunning views of the Dolomites, or sample the renowned (and delicious) apple strudel at Mountain Hut Bella Vista in Val Senales valley with views of the Val Senales glacier. You can even stop mid-ski for traditional dumplings (Kndel) at Oberegger Alm on the descent to Valdaora/Olang at Plan de Corones/Kronplatz ski resort.

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Uniquely positioned at the crossroads of three distinct cultures, South Tyrol is home to matchless cuisine - South Tyrol South Tyrol

2008-11-06 Precious metals make their case Materials

Metal packaging at the top-end is not, nor ever will be, volume business. Speciality tinplate packaging represents less than 6 pct. of Crowns global business, and is totally out of kilter with prevailing time to market criteria. For one thing, global supply of steel for packaging is in short supply. Also, the lead-time required to deliver a metal packaging application and ndash; even assuming local manufacture and no glitches and ndash; is around three months. Other products can have taken flight, crashed and burned in less. But when a brand wants to make a statement, the message that metal conveys in design terms can be highly articulate.

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Despite attempts by many sectors to lightweight, metal is beginning to shine in premium product packs, says Des King Materials news - Packaging and Pack News pack packaging print printing news packaging jobs jobs in packaging careers jobs business converting environmental design labelling materials packs closures Supply Chain RFID

2008-10-21 Butcher steaks his claim as best in the business - Coventry Telegraph

Their speciality Oak Smoked Warwickshire Turkey was deemed pick of the bunch at the prestigious award ceremony at Londons Claridges and comes close on the heels of two Golds at the Guild of Fine Foods recent Great Taste Awards, where the Adlington Three Bird Roast impressed the judges for the second year running.

People can come in here and see exactly what we do, nothing is hidden. We encourage them to ask questions about how the food has been produced. People like to know where a particular piece of meat has come from, and were able to tell them which local farm it has come from and even the farmers name.

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THE winners of Warwickshires Life Food and Drink Awards, celebrating the regions best producers, suppliers and restaurants have been announced. ANN EVANS meets some of the winners. - Food and drink restaurants in Coventry restaurants in Midlands wine reviews

2008-10-29 AarhusKarlshamn: AAK Arranges Capital Market Day on 5 November - MarketWatch

Facts/AAK AAK is the worlds leading manufacturer of high value-added speciality vegetable fats. These fats are used as substitutes for butterfat and cocoa butter, as transfree solutions for fillings for chocolate and confectionery products, and in the cosmetics industry. AAK has production facilities in Denmark, the Netherlands, Mexico, Great Britain, Sweden, Uruguay and the USA. The company is organised in three Business Areas; Chocolate and Confectionery Fats, Food Ingredients and Technical Products and Feed. Read more at

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2008-10-29 Food and Drink More News The Clissold Grocer opens in Muswell Hill

Just opened on Fortis Green in Muswell Hill, The Clissold Grocer is a great new delicatessen and grocery shop from the owners of The Clissold Arms gastro pub next door. A great addition to the local area, The Clissold Grocer will specialise in the highest quality produce and home made speciality food, stocking everything from seasonal organic fruit and vegetables, various artisan produce and freshly made dishes from The Clissold Arms.

Apart from its own produce, The Clissold Grocer stocks fine artisan foods and larder essentials sourced by Niven Garland, who was brought in to run the Grocer by owners Hugh OBoyle and Caroline Jones. Niven, who was previously a sound engineer and music producer, has most recently opened Oaks Deli in Heartfordshire and prior to that, he was at Toms Deli on Westbourne Grove.

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2008-10-19 The famous dish of Valencia -Times Online

When to go: hearty food like this is best avoided in high summer. In any case, this part of eastern Spain is nicest in autumn and winter, when the fierce heat becomes more comfortable. Insider tip: good paella is always cooked fresh; and given the size of the pan, many places insist that at least two people order it. Also, because it and rsquo;s such a substantial meal, many only serve it at lunchtime and ndash; which often doesn and rsquo;t begin until 2pm.

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Everyone thinks they know paella and ndash; a mixture of rice and seafood served in a big dish like a soup bowl, right Wrong, actually.

2008-10-24 Business Report - McDonalds earnings fatten on usd. 1 cheeseburgers, speciality coffees

Greensboro, North Carolina - McDonalds third-quarter profit increased as consumers, which are stretched by higher food costs, bought usd. 1 (R11) double cheeseburgers and speciality coffees, the worlds largest restaurant company said yesterday.

McDonalds grabbed US sales from more expensive restaurants as it advertised iced mochas, usd. 1 iced sweet tea and foods from the dollar menu - items costing usd. 1 each. Comparable-store sales increased 7. 1 percent globally during the quarter, with Europe outpacing the US on demand for snack-sized chicken wraps in France, and burgers and chicken sandwiches in the UK.

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