DuPont funds plant breeding research
DuPont has entered into a partnership with a US university, where it will fund research for the genetic improvement of crops and plant nutrition, the firm announced yesterday.
Archives for April 11, 2007
Ireland's egg industry declared Salmonella free
A regulatory effort to reduce Salmonella contamination throughout Ireland's food chain is beginning to pay off in the egg sector.
Fruit fans create a stink over odourless durian
A scientist in Thailand has reported success in a decades-long quest to produce an odourless variety of the infamous durian fruit - but aficionados claim this amounts to removal of fruit's most appealing quality.
Nestle Nutrition acquisitions continue with Gerber
Swiss food giant Nestlé has acquired iconic US baby food brand Gerber as the group's transition to a nutrition, health and wellness company continues.
Could algal biomass be green food colouring?
Scientists in Portugal are experimenting with algal biomass as a novel source of green colouring for food, with tests in cookies indicating excellent stability.
Symrise starts international citrus offensive
Symrise has unveiled plans to expand its citrus fragrance and flavour activities, with building underway for a new centre located close to the source of high-quality, natural fruits in Brazil.
Proposed safety regulations target packaging gases
Packaging gases and other additives used for prolonging the shelf life of foods are some of the substances targeted by proposed safety regulations passed yesterday by an EU parliamentary committee.