Danisco board accepts DuPont offer
Danisco’s executive board and members of its board of directors have accepted DuPont’s offer of DKK 665 per share, corresponding to 28,056 shares with a total value of DKK 18.7m, Danisco said on Wednesday.
Archives for February 10, 2011
Glycemic index may not affect appetite: Unilever study
The digestibility of carbohydrates, and their effects on blood glucose levels, may not affect our feelings of fullness as previously thought, according to a new study by Unilever scientists.
Senomyx expands taste technologies patent portfolio
California-based flavor firm Senomyx added 50 new patents to its portfolio during 2010 relating to its technologies for the discovery and development of novel flavor ingredients, the company has said.
ADM will produce sustainable palm oil in Brazil from 2016
Archer Daniel Midland (ADM) has unveiled plans to invest in sustainable palm oil production, with an initiative that brings a new crop to its Brazilian supply chain.
Food grade alcohol boosts MGP Ingredients’ Q2 results
MGP Ingredients has seen a surge in Q2 sales and operating profits, which the company said is mainly attributable to higher sales of food grade alcohol.
Food label changes cost more than predicted: Campden BRI
The cost of changing food product labels are significantly higher than estimated by the European Commission or in UK studies, according to a report from research group Campden BRI.
Chocolate leading Fairtrade sales hike in Australia
An explosion in Fairtrade chocolate sales last year in Australia has seen it overtake coffee to become the biggest selling Fairtrade certified product in that market, said the organisation behind the standard.
Indian Supreme Court bans industry from advisory committee
The Indian Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSA) has been blocked from including representatives from the food and beverage industry in a scientific panel set up to advise on safety and standards.
Innophos announces specialty phosphates capacity expansion
Innophos Holdings has announced a number of capacity expansion moves aimed to improve its supply of specialty phosphate ingredients for the food and beverage industry.