Crop genetic diversity linked to food security
The first-ever meeting of the Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture took place in Madrid yesterday.
Archives for June 12, 2006
Cargill to sell Turkish hazelnut operations
Cargill will no longer have a presence in the hazelnut processing industry once the agreed sale of its Turkish hazelnut processing business goes through.
Tate & Lyle launches sports drink sweetener
Tate & Lyle has launched a new sweetening solution for isotonic sports drinks targeted at the European market.
Scientists look to cactus pear for natural yellows for food
Natural, water-soluble orange and yellow food colourings from cactus pear could offer "a new valuable source of colour preparations" say the German scientists working on bringing the pigments from the lab bench to industry.
Tesco swells Turkish business
British grocery giant Tesco has announced expansion plans for Turkey to double retail space and push out from the core city base of Ismer, as international competition mounts.
Ajinomoto to expand in Vietnam
Japanese food and pharma group Ajinomoto will expand its seasonings business in Vietnam in a bid to significantly boost sales in the next three years, according to a report.