Olam to acquire UK confectionery fats supplier BFI
Singapore based Olam International is to acquire UK confectionery fats supplier Britannia Food Ingredients (BFI) along with a logistic services component for £33.5m ($50m)
Archives for January 31, 2011
Tate & Lyle potentially vulnerable to Cargill takeover bid, M&A expert
Tate & Lyle could be vulnerable to a takeover by an industry rival such as Cargill, according to a lawyer specialising in food industry mergers and acquisitions.
Newsweek slams antioxidants: Yawn!
Monday mornings are never easy. As I read yet another article slamming antioxidants the desire to yawn was stronger than normal.
Calcium + vit D for breakfast show weight management potential
Consuming high levels of vitamin D and calcium for breakfast may increase fat oxidation rates and energy burning during the course of the day, says a new study from Australia.
USDA releases 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has updated the Dietary Guidelines for Americans for the first time since 2005, with a number of small changes that could make a big difference for the food industry.
USDA deregulates GM alfalfa
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has decided to fully deregulate alfalfa that has been genetically modified (GM) to be resistant to Monsanto’s Roundup-brand herbicide, the agency has said.
The risky business of health organization and food company partnerships: CMAJ
Partnerships between food industry and health organizations can risk jeopardizing public health goals, claims an editorial in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ).
Sara Lee to split into two separate companies
Sara Lee Corp. announced its decision on Friday to split into two separate companies and to reject unsolicited buyout offers, ending months of speculation over the company’s future.
Nestlé France aims to boost fibre in kids’ cereals
A new nutritional charter initiated by Cereal Partners France - a joint venture between Nestlé Cereals France and General Mills - reflects French government targets and pledges to boost fibre in its childrens' range.
Irish small food and beverage firms predict strong growth
The prospect of boosting business with new and existing customers is behind a mood of optimism among Ireland’s small-scale food and beverage firms, according to the latest industry survey conducted last month by Bord Bia, the Irish food board.
Clean label pea and potato starches developed by Emsland
Emsland Group has developed a new range of clean label potato and pea starches that can be used in a range of food applications in place of modified starch.
Study reveals the foaming properties of gluten protein
The foaming properties of gliadin – a gluten forming glycoprotein – may be affected by the pH of food systems, as well as the concentration of salt.