FSAI bans GM rice, US farmers sue Bayer
The FSAI is to implement a ban on the import of certain US long grain rice products unless certificates declaring them to be free of unauthorised GM rice accompany them.
Archives for August 30, 2006
Cognis creates new cost-cutting baking agent
European ingredients group Cognis has developed a baking agent which claims to lower costs and improve performance in the baking of all yeast-based products such as croissants and buns.
Bunge-DuPont to expand soy alliance away from food
US ingredients firms Bunge and DuPont are to expand their soybean partnership to include industrial applications and biofuels, but the development is unlikely to affect their supply to the food industry.
Crop contamination risk downgraded
British farmers and bakery firms can breathe a sigh of relief as the risk of crop contamination from mycotoxins is low this year, according to an industry organisation.
Novozymes develops product to cut noodle costs
Danish enzyme company Novozymes says a new product under development in China could reduce costs for the booming instant noodle industry.
Raisio to cut staff after 'unsatisfactory' performance
Raisio is set to implement further cost-saving measures following the Finnish group's 'unsatisfactory' performance last year.