Archives for July 17, 2007

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Friesland partnership to boost prebiotics

By  Alex McNally

A partnership between Warrnambool and the Dutch company Friesland Foods has now been finalised, which will see a €30m factory producing whey-based ingredients for the worldwide food and infant nutrition market.

Cargill expands grain business in Eastern Europe

By  Lorraine Heller

Cargill is to move towards full ownership of a leading grain and oilseeds firm in Hungary, as the US agricultural giant continues its strategy of expanding its presence in Central and Eastern Europe.

Palladium insert developed as oxygen scavenger

By  Ahmed ElAmin

A UK company has developed a palladium insert, which it claims is a more efficient method of scavenging oxygen in filled bottles or packages, helping to extend shelf life.

Novozymes to buy Indian Biocon's enzyme business

By  Jess Halliday

Novozymes has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the enzyme business of Biocon, India, a move that will significantly increase its presence in the Indian market and in wine and juice enzymes in particular.

Tate & Lyle confirms starch sale to Syral

By  Jess Halliday

Tate & Lyle has announced the inking of a deal with Syral for the sale of part of its European starch ingredients business for €310m, which will make it more secure in volatile markets and in context of the new European sugar regime.