Archives for October 17, 2007

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Trade buyers to benefit from M&A environment

By  Laura Crowley

Mergers and acquisitions in the UK food sector almost tripled in value in the first half of 2007, says a report, but the credit squeeze could put off private equity, meaning more opportunities for trade buyers.

Obesity report lends weight to nutrigenomics

By  Alex McNally

A shocking report which predicts more than half the population of Britain will be extremely overweight by 2050 could give an incentive for developing personalised nutrition as a tool for cutting obesity.

USDA updates list of allowed organic ingredients

By  staff reporter

Manufacturers of organic goods may no longer use certain nonorganic color ingredients or the food additive potassium tartrate, following the publication of a new rule by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Food Valley stirs Japanese soy sauce business in Europe

By  Jess Halliday

A second Japanese company has set-up operations in The Netherlands' renowned Food Valley this year, underscoring the region's strategic importance, both in R&D and in proximity to the high-potential European market.