Full year steady for Chr. Hansen
The ingredients division of Danish cultures and colours firm Chr. Hansen pulled in a DKK 369 million (€49m) profit for the year on sales of DKK 3.4 billion (€460m), a slight dip on the previous year on rising costs.
Archives for November 19, 2004
Inconclusive BSE test: no cause for alarm, says USDA
An inconclusive BSE test has been recorded in the US, but the government is insisting that there is no cause for alarm.
Indena introduces first olive extract
Italian plant extracts firm Indena has added a new standardised olive fruit extract to its range, introducing the product at Health Ingredients Europe in Amsterdam this week.
Chemi invests in PS production
Italian firm Chemi is moving production of the nutraceutical ingredient phosphatidylserine to its pharmaceutical actives plant in Brazil, allowing it to increase capacity and become more competitive on price.
Food irradiation, ongoing support from IFT
Leading food science body the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) defends the oft-criticised use of food irradiation in food production, brushing away criticisms that this technology could harm human health.
Are biodegradable plastic bags the answer to cutting waste?
Biodegradable plastic bags have been developed in Canada, but evidence from Ireland suggests that the most effective means of cutting down on plastic bag pollution is to introduce a tax. Anthony Fletcher reports.