Olam to acquire UK confectionery fats supplier BFI
Singapore based Olam International is to acquire UK confectionery fats supplier Britannia Food Ingredients (BFI) along with a logistic services component for £33.5m ($50m)
Archives for January 31, 2011
Tate & Lyle potentially vulnerable to Cargill takeover bid, M&A expert
Tate & Lyle could be vulnerable to a takeover by an industry rival such as Cargill, according to a lawyer specialising in food industry mergers and acquisitions.
Nestlé France aims to boost fibre in kids’ cereals
A new nutritional charter initiated by Cereal Partners France - a joint venture between Nestlé Cereals France and General Mills - reflects French government targets and pledges to boost fibre in its childrens' range.
Clean label pea and potato starches developed by Emsland
Emsland Group has developed a new range of clean label potato and pea starches that can be used in a range of food applications in place of modified starch.
Study reveals the foaming properties of gluten protein
The foaming properties of gliadin – a gluten forming glycoprotein – may be affected by the pH of food systems, as well as the concentration of salt.
Irish small food and beverage firms predict strong growth
The prospect of boosting business with new and existing customers is behind a mood of optimism among Ireland’s small-scale food and beverage firms, according to the latest industry survey conducted last month by Bord Bia, the Irish food board.