Archives for May 31, 2004

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Commission to promote prion research

The European Commission last week launched a new research network which it hopes will become the world's leading resource on prion diseases such as BSE - evidence that while 'mad cow' fears might have diminished, the threat is still considered to be a...

Danisco closes Rhodia acquisition

The acquisition of Rhodia Food Ingredients by Danisco has finally been completed today, bringing the Danish ingredients group one step closer towards its goal of becoming a leading supplier of ingredients to the food industry. The integration process...

Orkla buys up Latvian company

Orkla Foods has signed a deal to acquire Spilva, one of Latvia's leading food companies and a key supplier of processed vegetables to the Baltic region.

Low-carb here to stay?

The impact of the low-carb diet, previously expected to have little staying power in the UK, may be greater than anticipated, shows a new report.

Nestlé pulls out of red in Czech

Nestle Cesko has announced a small profit for 2003, following a loss in 2002 which was caused by a summer of heavy flooding that led to extensive damage to the company's operations.

ADM Ukraine oilseed venture

ADM Nederland and Ukraine company Risoil have agreed to become 50/50 shareholders in Illitchvskiy Maslo Extractionniy Zavod, a joint stock Ukraine company specialising in oilseed crushing.

Chocolate appears to promote healthy blood vessels

Small daily doses of flavonoid-rich dark chocolate eaten over a two-week period significantly improved blood vessel function, report US researchers this week, without increasing blood cholesterol levels.

Screening test for 'pure' basmati

Scientists in the UK have developed a reliable DNA screening method for identifying adulteration in basmati rice, increasingly important at a time when certain varieties are attracting premium prices.