CSM beet plant a victim of EU sugar reform
CSM claims that the proposed closure of its beet processing operations in Breda, the Netherlands is a direct result of EU sugar reforms.
Archives for January 7, 2005
Heineken, InBev spread their wings
Two of Europe's top brewers have continued their investments in the international brewing sector. But while Heineken continues to invest in some of the world's less established beer markets, InBev has strengthened its position in one of the rising...
Monsanto sells more seed despite legal wranglings
Biotech giant Monsanto announced a smaller net loss for the first quarter of 2005 than the same period last year thanks mainly to increasing seed sales, but legal problems are still proving expensive for the company.
Canada confirms BSE case
The new year began with some bad news for the Canadian beef industry after the country confirmed its second case of BSE.
Scientists firm up kits to detect food pathogens
Stopping the distribution of contaminated foods from the farm to the fork is a ceaseless challenge for the food industry that relies heavily on technology to identify any anomalies.
Prices for cereal-based ingredients still under pressure
Despite an upturn in global wheat, corn and soy production in 2004, prices for food ingredients sourced from cereal raw materials are likely to remain under pressure, writes Lindsey Partos.
Senomyx's savory enhancers go for GRAS
Food technology company Senomyx has recently taken a step closer to commercializing several of its savory enhancers after submitting them to be registered as GRAS, reports Philippa Nuttall.
Dark red ketchup boasts strong lycopene levels
Colour does not appear to dictate lycopene content as green, purple and red tomato ketchups boast similar levels of health promoting antioxidant lycopene, claim researchers, who also identified dark red ketchup as boasting the strongest levels.
Low-cal and exotic foods offer flavour openings
Opportunities for flavours in new product design could, among others, see growth in exotic fruit beverages along with an innovative palette for low-calorie foodstuffs.