Bunge taps into Polish edible oils
The movement of US agri-giants onto European soil gathers pace with Bunge, the world's leading oilseed processor, signing a €17.4m deal on a bankrupt edible oils firm in the emerging market of Poland.
Archives for March 3, 2004
Russia shifting soy crops to Brazil
In a move that could turn the Russian market for soy beans on its head, Yug Rusi, a major agri-business group there, has confirmed it is considering plans to start growing soy beans in Brazil.
Streamlined Glanbia ready for new health strategy
Irish dairy company Glanbia has taken a significant hit to profits and turnover to restructure its operations around a more focused ingredients and nutritional foods business.
Food production couples up with RFID
US-based Colder Products Company (CPC), a manufacturer of fluid couplings used in various food processing applications, is to use RFID tagging across a range of its products. The company believes that this will improve product identification and,...
Quest sells ingredients to focus on core business
UK chemical stalwart Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) will spin off the food ingredients arm of its struggling flavour and fragrance business Quest to Irish ingredients group Kerry, giving the flavours operation room to concentrate on the core business.
Russia makes moves on Belarus beer market
The Russian-owned Detroit Brewing Company has confirmed that it is about to move into the Belarusian market after taking over control of the Bobruisk factory from Pivoraren Ivan Taranova and is now planning a major investment programme.
Bleary-eyed or pure benefits from alcohol shots
Moderate consumption of alcohol may improve health and longevity through the prevention of diseases such as cancer and heart disease, but a recent study shows that some forms of alcohol could play a role, both beneficial and harmful, in cataracts.
Flooring foodborne disease
A new range of polyurethane resin-based floor systems that combines an antimicrobial layer has been launched. Manufacturer John Lord claims that this new innovation can help food manufacturers fight against microbes that cause food poisoning, odour...
Givaudan holds onto number one slot
Singing the tune of many a food company operating globally today, number one flavours and fragrance group Givaudan felt the squeeze on the gross profit margin as the lower US dollar and sharp increases in raw materials cut into the bottom line for 2003.
Toxin combo in fish harms motor function?
Scientists in the US warn that 'we should seriously consider the possible impact' of two commonly found environmental toxins on human health.