Archives for December 9, 2003

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MGP pours millions into wheat ingredients

Moving deeper into speciality ingredients US company MGP Ingredients has earmarked $1.7 million to expand its line of textured wheat proteins and wheat protein- and starch-based resins. The investment comes on the back of strong first quarter results...

After-effects of the epidemic

Operational changes at Pingo Poultry, Nutreco's subsidiary for fresh poultry products in the Benelux countries, are likely to result in around 125 job losses. The company claims that the move is a direct consequence of the Avian Influenza outbreak...

Denmark's pig industry under scrutiny

The chairman of meat processor Danish Crown has warned against political interference in Denmark's agricultural industry. "In general Denmark's pig producers are skilled at adjusting their costs to developments in international markets," said Niels...

Tyson restructures processing capabilities

Tyson Foods has said that the ongoing restructuring of its North American meat processing operations is likely to result in a number of job losses. The group is to close two of its North American operations in a bid to improve long-term manufacturing...