IPO considered for Chr Hansen
The private equity owner of Chr Hansen, PAI Partners, is evaluating the possibility of publically listing the company, the Danish ingredients company has confirmed.
Archives for January 25, 2010
Industry working out details on new flavour regulation
The long lead time before regulatory changes become applicable means the flavour industry is prepared to support customers, says the president of the European Flavour Association (EFFA), though a few details are still being worked out.
Heartland vows to defend natural sweetener claims
Heartland Sweeteners has promised to fight an advertising watchdog ruling recommending the removal of natural claims from its Ideal sweetener.
Cheesed off – jingoism takes the spoils in the Cadbury battle
Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated, quipped Mark Twain. Predictions of the demise of Cadbury following the approval of Kraft’s offer are premature and are flawed by knee-jerk anti-Americanism.
IFF scientists probe improved citral stability for beverages
A common flavour solvent may boost the stability of citral, one of the most important flavour compounds in citrus oil, and enhance formulations of beverage concentrates, says a new study.
Italian sausage and black pepper recalled on Salmonella fears
More than 563 tonnes of ready-to-eat (RTE) Italian sausage products have been recalled by US safety authorities over fears of Salmonella contamination.
Dean Foods to fight Justice Department’s anti-trust lawsuit
Food and beverage giant Dean Foods has pledged to fight the anti-trust lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice requiring the company to sell the dairy processing plants it acquired from Foremost Farms in April 2009.