Laurus sell-off attracts Dutch rivals
Following years of poor performance Dutch retailer Laurus has announced it will sell its two largest supermarket chains, attracting interest from acquisitive domestic and foreign rivals.
Archives for February 2, 2006
World sugar production increases but prices remain high, says USDA
Soaring sugar prices are set to continue with supplies remaining tight, despite increased production, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Heinz continues reform with seafood sale
US food manufacturer Heinz has finally found a buyer for its European seafood business, after announcing plans last August to sell less profitable divisions and refocus on key brands.
ADM's CardioAid gets GRAS for more foods
ADM has received FDA go-ahead for its CardioAid plant sterols to be used in a wider range of food products, which will make it easier for consumers to lower cholesterol without radically changing their diet.
Puleva Biotech's human milk probiotic debuts in Spain
The first consumer product containing a probiotic strain derived from human milk by Puleva Biotech has launched in Spain, and the company hopes it may find a home in other foods for infants and adults.
Cargill expands trans-fat lowering soyoil production
US agribusiness firm Cargill is to expand its processing of Vistive, a low-linolenic soybean, which claims to reduce or eliminate trans fatty acids in soybean oil.
Purac ingredient range tackles Listeria threat
Purac claims to have developed a line of ingredients that can help food makers meet new European Commission regulations on microbiological criteria.
Food industry engaged in obesity battle, claims FAU
The UK's Food Advertising Unit has responded to calls for the government to intervene in the current marketing of foods high in salt, sugar and fat to children.
FSA finds irradiated ingredients in samples
Some 50 per cent of food supplements tested in the UK have been found to have been irradiated or contain an irradiated ingredient.
Terminator biotechnology could be back
Terminator biotech technology is being relaunched despite being overwhelmingly discredited, claims the UK's Food Commission.