Aarhus goes to shareholders to clear Karlshamns merger
Speciality fats and oils firm Aarhus United expected to merge with fellow fats player Karlshamns will go to shareholders next week for sale approval.
Archives for June 12, 2005
Bisphenol-A linked to recurrent miscarriages
Scientists in Japan said a small sample study indicates a link between recurrent miscarriages and Bisphenol-A (BPA), a chemical that has been previously fingered as a possibly cause of breast cancer, reports Ahmed ElAmin.
Morrisons issues warning; M&S to deliver groceries
While William Morrison Supermarkets is reportedly on the hunt for a new chief executive, it has issued another warning that it is having a hard time digesting its £3.35bn (€5bn) acquisition of Safeway last year, reports Ahmed ElAmin.
Food industry must adapt to ethical consumerism
The increase in ethical consumerism means that food makers should seriously consider the commercial implications of eco-labels, though tighter regulation is still needed, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Cargill innovation taps health market growth
Cargill has developed an ingredient that enables manufacturers to add the healthy benefits of whole grain nutrition to foods while preserving the sensory qualities of foods made from enriched corn flour, reports Anthony Fletcher.
ISP closes ingredient plant on rising costs
US alginate firm ISP will shut down activities at its San Diego plant, shifting production to Scotland as costs bite hard, reports Lindsey Partos.
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Highway to health
Parked on the hot coals of public opinion, the food industry can lose no time in proving how healthy its products are.