CSM to buy Avebe unit?
CSM, the Dutch ingredients group, is to make a bid for Glucona, the gluconic acid unit of starch maker Avebe.
Archives for June 5, 2002
EU rejects US call for end to farm subsidies
Trade friction between the European Commission and the United States threatened to worsen yesterday as officials rejected Washington's demand for an outright end to farm export subsidies within a strict deadline.
RTD products top global food and drink growth league
Ready-to-drink alcoholic mixers such as Bacardi Breezer saw the fastest growth in the global food and drink market last year, although they are still far behind old faithfuls such as beer when it comes to overall sales, a new report claims.
Lycopene: watermelons outperform tomatoes
Tomatoes have traditionally been seen as one of the best natural sources of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant which can help fight cancer and heart disease. But new research shows that watermelon could in fact be a better source of the phytonutrient.
Twin Rivers completes olestra plant purchase
Fatty acid producer completes purchase of olestra plant from P&G, although production of the fat replacer will continue.
Snow Brand tries to forget its scandalous past
Putting the meat scandal behind it, Snow Brand Milk Products has announced plans to form a joint venture with two co-op groups which aims to become the Japanese market leader within two to three years.