Bush immigration proposals could help processors
Promised reforms to the US immigration system could ensure the supply of workers to meat andpoultry processors -- and help them avoid problems with the law.
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Low-fat peanut flour improves bakery texture, study
Low fat varieties of peanut flour - a common ingredient in many baked goods - can improve food texture and efficiency during the baking process, according to scientists from the US Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
Lithuania employee costs 10 times lower than Germany
Employee costs are significantly lower in Lithuania, Estonia and Slovenia, while they are at the highest in Germany, Denmark and Belgium according to an EU remuneration study by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.
Strong commodities market aids Fonterra
Fonterra, New Zealand's largest dairy co-operative, predicted world commodity prices would continue rebounding strongly over the next few months as supply and demand tightened.
Hand sanitizer targets Asian governments in fight against bird flu
Stressing the importance of sanitary work practices, US company Skinvisible is launching a targeted marketing campaign for its antimicrobial hand sanitizer lotion as part of the battle to help prevent the spread of bird flu in Asia.
Fibre could halve young women's breast cancer risk, says study
Pre-menopausal women who eat 30 or more grams of fibre a day could cut their risk of breast cancer by 52 per cent, says a UK-based epidemiological study.
Packager sells US operations to focus on Europe, Asia
Sweden-based Svenska Cellulosa AB (SCA) has sold its North American packing operations, that include personal care packaging, so as to focus on expanding its European and Asian operations.
CSM sells weak French division
Ingredients firm CSM is to jettison part of its French subsidiary, Délices de la Tour, after a disappointing performance from the speciality bread maker.