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.
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.
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.