Biotech focus for Thai food
The Ministry of Science and Technology in Thailand has declared 2003 the year of biotechnology with the aim of improving the quality of certain food products.
Archives for January 13, 2003
Kemin defends lutein product, again
A US court has banned Mexican manufacturer of poultry pigments Pigmentos Vegetales (PIVEG) from selling its purified lutein product suitable for human consumption on the grounds that it violates a patent held by Kemin Foods, the producers of the...
McCormick buys UK condiments
The UK subsidiary of US spice and flavour company McCormick has completed the purchase of the UK condiment business Uniqsauces for £12.15 million (€18.5m) cash from Uniq, the European chilled convenience food group.
Export boost for Spanish olive oil
The EU remains by far the biggest market for Spanish olive oil exports, but there is also growing interest from the US, several countries in South America, and Russia, according to the latest official figures.
Sainsbury's confirms interest in Safeway
The fate of Safeway, the UK's fourth-largest food retailer, still hangs in the balance. An offer from smaller rival Morrisons was accepted last week, but Britain's number two player, Sainsbury's, has now trumped that bid - and a further counter offer...
New safety regulations for UK
A major new health and safety initiative adopted by UK food and drink manufacturers is set enforce a 'Safety Passport' for contract workers.
UK soya company expands
UK food ingredients supplier Soya International has acquired the soft drinks and juice manufacturing business from Bradford-based company T Kearns. The business, ventured under the new name of Simran Enterprises, will add to the growing Soya group...