Danisco spins off Genencor's drug discovery arm
Danisco will spin off the loss-making healthcare activities of new enzyme acquisition Genencor, the Danish ingredients firm has announced.
Archives for April 26, 2005
Survey finds branded meat products pumped full of water
Consumers are likely to react badly to a new UK survey of processed meats, which found that trusted companies such as Bernard Matthews, Mattessons and Ye Olde Oak sell meat products that contain an estimated 10 to 20 per cent added water, writes...
Falling sales reduce profit at IFF
International Flavors & Fragrances saw a sharp fall in first-quarter profit, blaming falling sales and the sale of a business last year in its results published today.
Constellation to spark Allied Domecq bid war
The battle for Allied Domecq looks set to begin with news that Constellation Brands, the world's biggest wine company, is considering launching a rival bid to the £7.4 billion offer tabled by Pernod Ricard, reports Chris Mercer.
Tate & Lyle questioned over Alabama factory plans
Tate & Lyle was yesterday taken to task by environmental groups and local residents over its plans to extend its Splenda factory in McIntosh, Alabama, reports Philippa Nuttall.
Australia supports food scientists in functional food race
Spearing the booming global €30 billion market for functional foods, Australian food scientists will receive funding from their government to develop and apply new technologies to protect the health-promoting activity of ingredients.
Peanut kits tested for accuracy
As the deadline for the food allergy bill approaches, new research shows that the peanut testing kits used by the food industry are around 95 percent accurate.
Health messages on food labels confusing, finds new report
The majority of British consumers are 'confused' by health messages on food products: meanwhile chocolate and snacks are the last products to be ditched in a diet regime, finds a new report.
Chr Hansen: low US earnings knock H1 profit for ingredients
Low growth and higher production costs in the US knock first half profit for Chr Hansen's ingredients business, that posted a 9 per cent fall in profit for the first six months of the year.