Croda in focus
In a bid to improve its focus and accelerate growth from January 2003 UK chemical compny Croda International will have a new name and a new structure to its European chemicals operations.
Archives for October 23, 2002
High prices damage ADM earnings
Agribusiness giant Archer Daniels Midland said on Wednesday that quarterly earnings fell almost 18 per cent because of high commodity prices that cut into its corn and oilseed processing margins, but the results beat analysts' estimates.
Sticky rice evolves
A study by two North Carolina State University geneticists is tracing the origin and evolution of a genetic mutation that long ago led to the creation of a type of rice known as glutinous, or "sticky," rice.
Catering for kids on the go
Les Petits Voyageurs, a range of four lunchboxes designed to help children get a balanced meal and parents to provide them with it with the minimum of fuss, is one of the most innovative products launched at this week's SIAL show.
Innovation round-up from SIAL
Today marks the final time the doors of global food exhibition SIAL will open in 2002. As visitors continue to pour through the entrance of six exhibition halls, the popularity of this vast food show remains certain. On the final day we take a look at...
Acrylamide update
In May 2002 Swedish scientists released information that acrylamide, a potential carcinogen, had been found in a range of foods. Food agencies across the world are monitoring the situation very closely. An upcoming conference in the UK is to present a...
Flavour formulation feeds TFF
Higher volume food and beverage flavour product sales to existing customers contributed to a net increase for the third quarter for flavours company Technology Flavors & Fragrances.