News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
“A year of stark contrasts” as DSM board chairman, Feike Sijbesma called it, has seen DSM turn a near €1bn profit but left the Dutch ingredients giant unable to make a forecast for this year as the economic crisis sets in.
Convenience and ready meal food manufacturers are set to benefit from the reliability and longevity of a new heat sealing system for aluminium foil trays, claims the manufacturer.
Cosun has agreed to buy part of Danisco Sugar business to satisfy antitrust conditions on the transaction, but Nordzucker and Danisco are today in discussions over the final price.
Dispatches from FDF labelling debate
Recent research has shed new light on how consumers understand food labels - and use them to inform their shopping decisions. But questions still remain over what will make them switch to healthier food choices.
Food-grade pigments may be obtained by fermenting bacteria sourced from sponge, according to preliminary studies from India.
Givaudan’s sales may have dipped in 2008 but double digit growth in its snacks segment helped to bolster its flavour division.