ADM Ukraine oilseed venture
ADM Nederland and Ukraine company Risoil have agreed to become 50/50 shareholders in Illitchvskiy Maslo Extractionniy Zavod, a joint stock Ukraine company specialising in oilseed crushing.
Archives for May 31, 2004
Screening test for 'pure' basmati
Scientists in the UK have developed a reliable DNA screening method for identifying adulteration in basmati rice, increasingly important at a time when certain varieties are attracting premium prices.
Chocolate appears to promote healthy blood vessels
Small daily doses of flavonoid-rich dark chocolate eaten over a two-week period significantly improved blood vessel function, report US researchers this week, without increasing blood cholesterol levels.
Scottish firm creates omega-3 fruit juice for children's market
A Scottish biotech firm has developed a novel fruit juice fortified with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA.
Low-carb here to stay?
The impact of the low-carb diet, previously expected to have little staying power in the UK, may be greater than anticipated, shows a new report.
Merit-Trax technology for fresh produce traceability
The partnership between Merit-Trax, Syscan and Sensor Wireless is the latest development in the traceability of fresh produce.
Nestlé pulls out of red in Czech
Nestle Cesko has announced a small profit for 2003, following a loss in 2002 which was caused by a summer of heavy flooding that led to extensive damage to the company's operations.
Commission to promote prion research
The European Commission last week launched a new research network which it hopes will become the world's leading resource on prion diseases such as BSE - evidence that while 'mad cow' fears might have diminished, the threat is still considered to be a...
Danisco closes Rhodia acquisition
The acquisition of Rhodia Food Ingredients by Danisco has finally been completed today, bringing the Danish ingredients group one step closer towards its goal of becoming a leading supplier of ingredients to the food industry. The integration process...
Orkla buys up Latvian company
Orkla Foods has signed a deal to acquire Spilva, one of Latvia's leading food companies and a key supplier of processed vegetables to the Baltic region.