Archives for October 24, 2007

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Differentiation helps reverse vitamin price slide for DSM

By  Jess Halliday

DSM's nutrition cluster looks to be reaping rewards of its differentiation strategy, with quality-based branding initiatives such as Quali-C said to contribute to a reversal in the price-slide for vitamins.

Organic not organic if it's air-freighted, says Soil Association

By  Jess Halliday

Organic produce that is flown into the UK may not be certified as organic until it meets standards on ethical and fair trade, the Soil Association proposed today, a decision that has stirred up fears for the livelihoods of farmers in the developing world.

California fires damage avocados, citrus

By  Lorraine Heller

Avocado and citrus crops are thought to have taken the hardest hit from wildfires sweeping through southern California, although initial estimates suggest that there may not be a significant impact on prices and supplies.

Bunge sees earnings double in Q3

By  staff reporter

Bunge, a supplier of agricultural and edible oil products to the food industry, today reported that earnings more than doubled in its third quarter on the back of strong market conditions.