The ruling appears to target xanthan gum imported from China but not from Austria.

They also confirmed that there is convincing evidence from a large body of research that low glycemic index/glycemic load (GI/GL) diets reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease, help control blood glucose in people with diabetes, and may also help with weight management.

Yantai Andre is a China-based producer of texturing ingredients.

Gum Technology Corp.’s Coyote Brand GumPlete leverages the best attributes of gums and starches to create a stabilizing system that reduces overall hydrocolloid use; helps maintain system integrity; and creates a cleaner flavor release with enhanced mouthfeel.

The process has the potential to provide a previously untapped nutrient source from plants not traditionally thought of as food crops.

The agreement includes development, production, distribution, marketing and sale of the hydrocolloid to the global food industries.

CP Kelco announced an expansion of its San Diego facility which will expand capacity by roughly 40%.

Christopher M. Cuddy has been promoted to the newly created role of president of sweeteners and starches in the Corn business unit of Archer Daniels Midland.

Penford Food Ingredients says its new PenTech NG is a starch-based blend that can replace whole egg and egg yolks for both liquid and dry forms.