Pava looks to Asia-Africa for export expansion
Russian grain processor Pava is looking for partnerships in Asia and Africa in order to diversify its export activities in response to what it describes as global economic turmoil.
Archives for April 7, 2009
Emmi acquires majority share of Nutrifrais
Emmi has reached an agreement with Switzerland’s LRG Group to acquire a 60 per cent share of Nutrifrais, in a bid to build its market share in yoghurts and dairy desserts in French-speaking Switzerland.
Edible carrageenan films enhance flavour encapsulation
Combining fat and iota- carrageenans could form edible films for flavour encapsulation, says fundamental new research from France and Spain.
Sharp fall in price for cocoa as investors sell
Prices for chocolate makers' key ingredient cocoa fell this week after speculators on the futures exchange exit cocoa positions.
IFF opens CapLock production line in the UK
International Flavors and Fragrances has opened a new production line for its CapLock encapsulation system in Haverhill, UK, so it can shorten the supply time to its European customers.
More talk needed on organic benefits, says Soil Association
The Soil Association has called for broader communication of organic issues, saying that consumers are bewildered by so many ethical options and many are unaware of its wider benefits.