Chr Hansen makes IPO today
Chr Hansen is making its initial public offering on the NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen today; with shares priced at DKK90, net proceeds of DKK3152m are anticipated.
Archives for June 2, 2010
Volac rebrands whey protein for sports drinks
Volac is rebranding its heat stable whey protein as ‘Volactive Hydrapro’, aimed at sports nutrition, to emphasise the benefits of hydration combined with protein.
Denmark repeals national dairy flavouring rules
Denmark has repealed its national law requiring flavourings for dairy products to go through a risk assessment and approval process, as the EU positive list is finalised and harmonisation is on the cards across Europe.
Scientists dismiss MSG-headache link
Consuming glutamate or the flavour enhancer MSG from food does not produce headaches, finds a new review that supports the safety and tolerability of an ingredient increasing in use.
Radical new twist in Ajinomoto vs Asda 'nasty' battle
The legal dispute between Ajinomoto and Asda over the right to call aspartame 'nasty' has taken a radical new turn following a Court of Appeal judgment effectively overturning last year's High Court ruling.
Doctors call for EU-wide approach to obesity
Medical professionals from Britain and Ireland this week met with EU Parliament representatives to push for a Europe-wide approach to tackling obesity.