Ecolab closes Cleantec acquisition
Ecolab has completed the takeover over Australian company Cleantec in a move that will see it expand its Asia-Pacific footprint.
Archives for December 2, 2010
Chr. Hansen pioneers first frozen yeast for winemaking
Danish bioscience firm Chr. Hansen has launched a frozen yeast that it claims will revolutionise the art of white winemaking.
Corn protein a step toward ‘holy grail’ for gluten-free bread, say researchers
Defatted corn protein could be used for making gluten-free bread with a crumb structure and texture closer to that of wheat bread, according to chemists at the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
PepsiCo to buy Wimm-Bill-Dann in eventual $5.4bn deal
PepsiCo has revealed its intention to buy 66 per cent of Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods for $3.8bn with plans to acquire the remaining shares following completion of the initial deal.
Federal judge orders destruction of illegal GM sugar beets
A federal court judge has ordered the destruction of genetically modified (GM) sugar beets planted in September, saying that they were planted in contravention of a previous court decision.
Tap into meal planning trends for increased consumer loyalty, says NPD
Manufacturers can increase consumer loyalty by tapping into demand for low-cost, varied and convenient meals, claims a new report from market research organization the NPD Group.
Cargill awarded for its work with cocoa farmers
Cargill has been awarded for its work to improve livelihoods for cocoa farmers and their families in Africa, Asia and South America.
ConAgra appoints VP and general manager at Spicetec
ConAgra Foods has appointed Mark A. Duffy as vice president and general manager of Spicetec Flavors & Seasoning – formerly the flavors and seasonings division of Gilroy Foods & Flavors, which ConAgra Foods sold in July.
Cocoa prices hinge on Ivory Coast election says Rabobank
Rabobank has warned that cocoa prices will respond if there is a return to civil war in the Ivory Coast as this could impede cocoa exports onto the world market.
Research backs high-power pulsed light technology as food safety tool
A technique using high-power pulsed light is a fast, effective and green solution for combating food pathogens on chicken in a food processing environment, according to a new study.
Trade factors are major trigger of food prices hikes, says IFPRI
Trade-related factors may have played a greater role in the food price crisis of 2008 than previously thought, according to a new analysis of data on rice, wheat, maize and soybeans by the IFPRI, which finds that price hikes came on the back of surges in...
Saturated fat protection mechanism suggested: Study
A protein which may protect against saturated fat induced inflammation has been identified by a team of Dutch scientists.