Archives for April 3, 2005

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RHM re-jig ends McDonald's partnership

British food group RHM has confirmed it is in advanced talks to sell its Golden West bakery, ending a troublesome supplier relationship with fast-food giant McDonald's and streamlining the company's focus in preparation for a possible stock market...

Battered Krispy Kreme gets loan lifeline

The Krispy Kreme doughnut company has pulled itself back from the abyss by successfully negotiating a new loan deal, yet financial pressure on the firm remains intense with analysts sceptical about its future expansion strategy, reports Chris Mercer.

New DNA sensors offer quick cost-effective food detection

New miniature sensors for analysing DNA have been developed, opening the possibility of accurately and quickly identifying bacterial strains in foodborne illnesses and saving manufacturers millions in product recalls and possible legal action.

China developes yield -doubling wheat

Scientists have successfully developed and tested a hybrid wheat breed that could at least double China's present per-hectare yield, according to the China Daily.