Soybean prices continue to rise
Food makers using soybeans suffered further price increases last month as a worsening drought reduced production in Brazil and pushed US soybean prices in February up around $1 a bushel, said the USDA this week.
Archives for March 25, 2005
Consolidation in wine brings opportunities for yeast
With largeness comes a greater exposure to risk and wineries are no exception: aiming to help producers achieve greater consistency, Danish ingredients firm Chr Hansen has created blended yeasts, writes Philippa Nuttall.
Bravo sees success from female-friendly drinks
Bravo Premium, the Russian drinks group, is celebrating the success of its Milano brand, which it claims is the first pre-mixed alcoholic drink on the Russian market to be created specifically for women, reports Angela Drujinina.
Taste, and choice, of food moulded as a baby
The foods that children, and later adults, choose are linked to taste profiles set at a very early age, suggest new findings from the UK, reports Lindsey Partos.
Monsanto completes purchase of Seminis
Monsanto yesterday completed its acquisition of leading seed company Seminis, making it a wholly owned susidiary.
TIC Gums brings new xanthan gum product to market
Hydrocolloid supplier TIC Gums has launched a product designed to help xanthan gum dissolve more easily in water, writes Philippa Nuttall.
EU struggles to control grain surplus
A bumper harvest across Eastern Europe has forced the European Commission to intervene, buying up and moving large amounts of surplus stocks to prevent Europe-wide market disturbance, reports Chris Mercer.
Bolt on buys boost Frutarom year end
Ambitious Israeli flavours firm Frutarom benefits from recent acquisitions as year end figures show 40 per cent boost in sales.
Brazilian drought drives up soy prices
Food makers using soybeans suffered further price increases last month as a worsening drought reduced production in Brazil.