Kraft bids for United Biscuits
The largest US food company Kraft Foods has approached the consortium of shareholders that owns Britain's United Biscuits with a buy-out plan, according to British paper The Business.
Archives for May 6, 2002
Senomyx to 'discover' new flavours for Nestlé
The fragrance technology company, Senomyx, has signed an exclusive research and license agreement with Swiss food group Nestle to discover and produce new ingredients to enhance the taste of some of its consumer food products.
New technique promises faster detection of food poisoning bacteria
A new method that establishes genetic markers for bacteria in water, food, and biological and medical samples could be used to detect terrorist contamination, or simply the bacterial contamination that causes food poisoning.
Nestlé's recycling practices revealed
Nestle Japan is seeking to reassure consumers who discovered that the company is using surplus stocks of old instant coffee products to make new products.
Nutraceutical company targets bakery sector
US company Nutraceutical Clinical Laboratories International Incorporated (NCLII) has begun selling its NuPreserv product to one of the leading American bakery groups.
Convenience foods the way forward
Crustless bread, tubular snacks and single-serve drinks - convenience is driving innovation in the food industry, finds a report on recent US product launches.
Tea helps prevent second heart attack
Those who have suffered from heart attack significantly reduce their mortality risk with regular tea consumption.