Ebro Puleva extends reach into rice segment
Spain-based Ebro Puleva has reached agreement with Kraft Foods to buy its Minute Rice brands in the US and Canada, extending the company's reach into North America.
Archives for July 31, 2006
AWB warns drought may hit profits
Wheat and grain exporter AWB has reduced its profit forecasts in the face of drought and rising commodity costs.
Nanotechnology passes first toxicity hurdle
Scientists in Mexico have found a way to reduce the toxicity of carbon nanotubes, paving the way for the use of the technology in food packaging.
Zetar profits healthy after snack purchase
Following its recent acquisition of snack manufacturing companies, Humdinger and Readifoods, food buyout company Zetar has announced growing profits for its second year of business.
Rad launches lemon balm antioxidant ingredient
A new natural lemon balm formula, claimed to be a powerful antioxidant, could help protect delicate tasting foods without effecting taste.
Mvi claims lead in performance management software segment
Mvi technology is claiming success as the top provider of real-time performance management (RPM) software to the food and beverage sector.
Industry races to get green, GM omega-3 from plants
Industry giants are locked in a "fish oil arms race" to develop genetically modified crops that could challenge the supremacy of fish as the best source of omega-3 fatty acid, with both BASF and DuPont reporting progress in the field.
Blackcurrant research may yield more vitamin C for fruit drinks
UK scientists are mid-way through a project in collaboration with Ribena maker GlaxoSmithKline to boost vitamin C levels in blackcurrants, and results to date indicate it will yield benefits for consumer health, as well as the country's fruit farmers.
Tate & Lyle targets European stabilisers market
New stabilisers for white meats and egg-free dressings are set to hit the European texturising market.