USDA funds genetic mapping of barley
A $5m project aimed at identifying and improving the genetic make-up of barley could lead to higher yields and a better quality crop, said the US Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns on Friday.
Archives for April 2, 2006
Cargill confident after EC clears Degussa deal
Cargill has welcomed the EC's decision to approve its acquisition of Degussa's food ingredients operations, claiming that the decision will accelerate the company's focus on creating value and growth for its customers.
Omega-3s could stop liver cancer cells growth
Omega-3 fatty acids could prevent or inhibit the growth of liver cancer cells, say researchers from the University of Pittsburgh at today's annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research.
Logistics networks push eastward as firms follow customers
Belgium and France remain top places for locating distribution or logistics centres, while Eastern European companies are moving up in rank as retailers expand in the region, according to a consultancy report.
United Biscuits records huge profit growth
Despite a tough trading environment and serious fire damage to a processing plant, British snack firm United Biscuits has delivered a sizeable full-year profit rise of 25 per cent.