Archives for September 9, 2009

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Triple drivers behind cultures, Danisco VP

By Jess Halliday

Danisco is confident in the long term strength and potential of food cultures – so much so it recently pledged €60m to expand capacity. That confidence is based on three pillars, says Danisco Cultures’ VP: convenience, health, and food safety.

Callebaut-Natra chocolate plan turns sour

By Nick Hughes

Barry Callebaut has confirmed it has ended negotiations with Spanish chocolate producer Natra over the integration of its European consumer chocolate business, citing differences over valuation.

Science rises to the gluten-free challenge

By Stephen Daniells

The increasing prevalence of coeliac disease is driving innovation, and the growth in the size of the market is boosting R&D investment, but the ideal gluten-free product is still not on supermarket shelves.