RAG-time for Degussa
The international German mining and technology group RAG is to be the new owner of Germany's third-largest chemical company, Degussa, following news on Tuesday that the European Commission has approved the acquisition.
Archives for November 20, 2003
Taste combinations becoming even more bizarre
Matching flavours traditionally used in one segment of the food industry with products more common in another is becoming increasingly widespread as companies seek ever more intriguing combinations - such as lemon-flavoured crisps and ice...
Safeway holds its own in uncertain times
Safeway, the British retail group, has reported first half sales growth of 1.2 per cent, a good performance given the uncertainty surrounding its future ownership. But a rapid conclusion of the negotiations with Morrisons will be the best way of...
Cargill shows latest ingredients at Fi Europe
Cargill Health & Food Technologies (H&FT) has been showcasing its latest innovations in branded ingredients and applications during Fi Europe 2003. The event, which is Europe's largest gathering of international ingredients suppliers with food...
Clean label texturant takes the silver
The Fi Europe awards committee, that last month creamed off eight out of 40 new products shortlisted for the final selection, picked the latest texturant in the FCI range from French company Limagrain Cereales Ingredients for the silver award.
Caffeine supplier adds olive powder
Spanish nutraceuticals firm Natraceutical is promoting a patented olive powder to the European food industry this week, said to both impart olive flavour and significantly raise the antioxidant content of foods.
Golden sheen for gelatine replacer
A new gelatine replacer from Dutch company DMV International carried off the gold award for the most innovative new ingredient on the marketplace, rounding off the first day of the bustling Fi Europe exhibition that opened its doors in Frankfurt,...