Additive supplier Kemira sells plants to US Tetra
Finnish chemical firm Kemira that supplies the all-rounder food additive calcium chloride to the food industry will sell this slice of the business to leading US player Tetra Technologies.
Archives for September 30, 2004
Danisco pectin targets soy beverages and drinking yoghurts
Number two pectin player Danisco rolls out a line extension for new gains from its Grinsted pectin range that targets food and beverage makers looking to spear the growing sports nutrition and functional food markets, reports Lindsey Partos.
Alcohol helps older women's grey cells
Older women who have a drink or two a day have better memory skills than non-drinkers, announced researchers from the University of Texas this week.
Vietnam aims to up EU exports of agro-food products
Vietnam plans to earn at least $2 billion in revenue from agro-food exports to the European Union by 2010. The pledge comes in the face of tough trade, health and safety regulations imposed by the EU authorities, which should make the ambition all the...
Vitamin E and lycopene combo tested in humans
After confirming that a combination of vitamin E and lycopene has a positive effect on the growth of prostate tumours in mice, scientists in the Netherlands have initiated a trial in men suffering from the disease.
Australian food body reminder for flavour labels
In a bid to help food makers correctly label their food products, Australia and New Zealand's independent statutory authority this week underlines the legal requirements for flavours used in foods.
Group tackles McDonalds over trans fat promise
A US consumer group has come down heavily on fast-food giant McDonalds claiming the firm has failed to fulfill promises to eliminate artery clogging trans fats from foods.
Troubled rejig curbs Cerealia profits
The last 18 months or so have been tough for Cerealia, with profitability well down on previous years as a result of a number of disposals designed to refocus the group on a smaller number of business units. But replacing disposed of cake and biscuit...