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All-African GM maize to make its debut

By  Stephen Daniells

The first ever genetically modified maize developed and tested exclusively in Africa will make its debut in trials in the continent's fields soon, scientists have reported.

Danisco to buy South African bakery enzyme company

By  Jess Halliday

Danisco has agreed to acquire South African bakery enzymes company Innovative Ingredients, in a bid to build local knowledge and strengthen its position in a promising market.

Weekly comment

The aspartame science kerfuffle

The publication of a new animal study on aspartame last month has - as expected -sparked yet another bout of head butting from the two opposing sides of the debate. But it also highlights a bigger issue: one of transparency.