Wheat price volatility reflects concerns over Australian floods
US wheat futures experienced volatility this week with traders concerned that floods in Australia would hamper transportation of wheat and export commitments would not be met.
Archives for January 5, 2011
Study pinpoints novel allergen in celery
A highly stable novel allergen that may lead to severe reactions has been identified in celery stalks.
New Britain Palm Oil to complete refinery revamp by end of H1 2011
New Britain Palm Oil (NBPOL) says an extension of its Papua New Guinea palm oil refinery to handle products required by confectionery giant Ferrero should be operational by mid 2011.
AB Enzymes appoints business development director
Prof Dr. Karl-Heinz Maurer has been appointed as AB Enzyme’s director of business development, focusing on the company’s 2nd generation biofuels from biomass initiatives.
Neogen reports strong Q2 results
Neogen has posted a 33 per cent jump in Q2 net income from the previous quarter, with most market segments in its Food Safety Division showing strong growth.
Fraunhofer predicts lupin seed success in low-fat sausages
A new lupin seed-based protein isolate developed for use in low fat sauages could help cure the EU's obesity epidemic, according to researchers at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute.