Head of DSM Food Specialties tackles the big food ingredient issues
Hans-Christian Ambjerg, president of DSM Food Specialties, goes head to head with FoodNavigator.com on commodity prices, emerging markets and acquisition strategy.
Archives for June 8, 2011
DSM inks enzyme joint venture agreement in China
DSM has signed a joint venture agreement with a Chinese biotechnology company that will give the Dutch ingredients supplier its first enzyme manufacturing plant in China.
First market uptake of Round Table’s responsible soy
The first batch of soy produced according to the principles of the Round Table on Responsible Soy (RTRS) has hit the market after years of planning.
ADM-led project aims to boost Indonesian cocoa quality
Leading cocoa processor Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has announced it is kick-starting its Ivory Coast sustainable cocoa initiative – Serap – in Indonesia in a bid to boost cocoa quality from growers in that region.
EuSalt backs environmental “megatrends”
The European Salt Producer’s Association, EuSalt, has pledged its support to what it described as environmental “megatrends” with water a key issue.
New citrus flavours aim to add signature notes to branded drinks
Kerry has launched a new range of natural citrus flavours that aim to quench industry thirst for signature twists in branded drinks.
Codex debate over biotechnology definition goes full circle
After years of debate around the issue of labelling of genetically modified or engineered foods the Codex Committee on Food Labelling has decided to abandon work on a definition of the term biotechnology.