Jury finds for Novozymes in patent infringement case against Danisco
Danisco was told by a US court to pay Danish food ingredients producer Novozymes $18.3m in damages for patent infringement.
Archives for October 26, 2011
FMC to acquire Chilean natural color and health ingredients firm
FMC Corporation has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Chilean natural colors and specialty ingredients firm South Pole Biogroup, as it looks to expand its food ingredients portfolio.
Salmonella contaminated pork recall was a formality – Danish Crown
European pork provider Danish Crown has recalled a ‘small’ amount of pork meat after batch samples tested positive for Salmonella contamination.
Big brands slow to spot UK energy-boosting drinks trend, analyst
Large beverage players have ‘been a little slow of the mark’ in benefiting from a UK consumer trend towards consuming energy drinks for general rather than sports purpose.
Ferrero to tap into rapid Indian chocolate growth with new production site – analysts
Italian chocolatier Ferrero has opened its first production facility in India; a chocolate market analysts have said has huge potential.
UK food producer fined after worker loses most of hand
A major European food business has “accepted liability” after being prosecuted and fined over two health and safety related incidents at a production plant in the UK.
Chr. Hansen hails new cheese culture club members
Danish food ingredients specialist Chr. Hansen is poised to launch a new range of cheese cultures that it claims will radically extend the shelf-life taste profile of products such as feta.
Juna aims to cause Andean stir in UK juice sector
Juice startup Juna claims that it will shake-up the UK juice market following the recent launch of a new all-natural nectar range made mango, lulo, guanabana and mora fruits.
Market entry of a microalgae-derived fat reducer edges nearer
Commercial scale-up of a microalgae derived flour algae is expected to get underway in December this year, with anticipated market entry for set for 2012, claims Solazyme and Roquette.