Danisco results may influence stockholders over DuPont offer
Danisco’s fine Q3 results may make some investors less willing to sell, believing the company can bring profit alone or that DuPont may be persuaded to raise its offer, say commentators.
Archives for March 23, 2011
Wheat gluten hydrolysate delivers savoury flavour boost
A new high performance protease which enables production of wheat gluten hydrolysate with good solubility could give product developers a consumer friendly alternative to monosodium glutamate (MSG).
Industry needs to attract more women food scientists
The food and drink industry needs to reach out to young women and encourage them to look at this industry for scientific career options, said panellists at a careers conference.
Whey protein may cut metabolic risk of high-fat diet: Mouse study
Whey protein isolate may slow weight gain and the accumulation of body fat when added to a high fat, suggest new findings from a study with mice.
New EU figures reveal big increase in listeriosis cases in 2009
Listeria infections in the EU were up 19 per cent in 2009, resulting in 270 deaths from listeriosis, according to a new report.
Volatile wheat prices still well below 2008 peak, volumes to rise: FAO
Wheat prices have been volatile in March but are still well below their 2008 peak, according to a new report from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Barry Callebaut 'steps up' production at sites beyond Ivory Coast
Barry Callebaut has a contingency plan in place in light of ongoing Ivory Coast turmoil and has stepped up production at its cocoa processing facilities elsewhere to meet its customers’ needs.
Could be “best year ever” for Fonterra as firm posts $293m half-year profit
Dairy giant Fonterra is heading towards its “best year ever”, according to the firm, which reported a strong $293m half-year net profit.
Aker signs first deal to take krill oil to China
Aker BioMarine has signed its first agreement to supply a Chinese supplement maker with its branded krill oil, in a deal that paves the way for a new category in the country.
Hilmar offers novel whey protein for clear, low pH beverages
California’s Hilmar Ingredients has launched a new whey protein ingredient offering excellent nutritional profile, solubility and heat stability for transparent, low pH beverage applications.
What is the dollar value of a food sensation?
A new market research technique could help product developers and marketers discover the amount people will pay for specific food attributes, according to a presentation at the Research Chefs Association conference.
Corn Products introduces compressible erythritol for confectionery, tablets
Corn Products International has developed a new directly compressible erythritol for use in sugar-free confectionery and tablets, the company has said.
Study identifies key brand boosting packaging attributes
The visual and functional characteristics of food and drink packaging were rated as being key in benefiting a brand - with appearance trumping practicality, new research has said.