Campina plans to buy Satro
Campina has announced its intention to acquire Satro from Germany's Humana Milchunion, to boost growth in value-added ingredients and make it stronger in the face of price issues.
Archives for November 29, 2007
Top UK scientist advocates GM future
Debate has been stirred in the UK over a future that could see GM foods on supermarket shelves, as the government's outgoing chief scientific advisor said he believes GM food to be safer than convention food.
SunOpta expands with acquisition of Tradin Organic
The acquisition of Tradin Organic Agriculture by fast-expanding SunOpta will enable it to extend its current organic programs while adding new sourcing projects worldwide.
Grape-seed extract gives natural meat preservative
An extract from grape seeds could offer a natural alternative to synthetic preservatives for processed meat, according to research from the US.
Study reports no effect of calcium, dairy on weight loss
Increased intake of calcium from dairy or supplemental sources does not promote weight loss, reports a new study from Ohio State University.
Tate & Lyle invests in flavor firm Allylix
Fine chemicals firm Allylix is to get more than $3m worth of investment by a team of companies including Tate & Lyle Ventures to produce cost effective plant extracts called terpenes.