EC clears Cargill Degussa acquisition
The EC has cleared Cargill's acquisition of Degussa's food ingredients business after ruling that the move would not stifle competition within the lecithin market.
Archives for March 29, 2006
Pepsico opens R&D centre in China
US soft drinks giant Pepsi opened its first research and development centre outside the US in Shanghai yesterday, signaling its commitment to the fast-growing Chinese market.
DSM pulls out of aspartame market
DSM has today announced its withdrawal from the aspartame business, citing price erosion and unprofitability as key factors.
Tate & Lyle shares slide despite encouraging update
Tate & Lyle's latest trading update is encouraging, but it underlines how challenging life is in the shadow of the EU's new sugar regime.
Thai chicken processors cooking meat to recover exports
Thailand's chicken processors say they will soon recover their export sales, badly damaged by the bird flu crisis, by offering their international customers premium, cooked products.
BASF launches non-GM maize solution for Africa
BASF has developed a non-GM solution to help African maize farmers eradicate a disease that is costing them an estimated € 1.2 billion a year.
Profits fall at leading noodle maker
The world's biggest instant noodle maker, Indofood, said yesterday that its 2005 net profit fell 68 per cent on the prior year to IDR124 billion (€11.4m).
Norwegian scientists develop omega-3 'candy'
Norwegian researchers are developing a new chewable capsule for omega-3, primarily aimed at small children who have trouble swallowing normal capsules.