China executes two over melamine milk scandal
China executed two people today for their part in the melamine-tainted milk powder scandal that killed six and sickened around 300,000.
Archives for November 24, 2009
Locust bean gum plagued by low prices
Low prices for locust bean gum could lead to future supply issues, says a hydrocolloids expert, as present returns on pods do not make the harvest worthwhile for growers.
Exclusive interview
Naturex president: acquisition policy remains unchanged
Naturex president and chief executive officer, Jacques Dikansky, tells Shane Starling why in August the French botanicals giant bought Spanish supplier, Natraceutical Group, to double its size for the third time since 2002.
Frutarom results herald more acquisitions next year
Frutarom has reported a rise in net profit of 6.3 per cent to US$10m in the third quarter of this year and pledged to continue its acquisition strategy.
Bakery firms can become recession proof, claim analysts
Baked good companies should look to discount chains, control distribution, develop a broad product portfolio, manage input costs and tap into newer markets in order to ensure resilience over the next five years, stresses a report on the European bakery...
Superfos to test oxo-biodegradable additive in packaging
Superfos Industries said it is considering using oxo-biodegradable (OB) additives in its plastic packaging but that a decision to employ it in future products would be made once it had been fully tested.
Dispatches from FiE
New enzyme enables softer premium bread
Novozymes is introducing new enzyme for premium bread products which can provide longer-lasting crumb softness, elasticity and moistness.
Danisco awards Aarhus meat scientist
Danisco has announced that its annual science award this year goes to Hanne Christine Bertram for research on water-binding in food, and especially in meat and meat products.
Major JK Sucralose expansion predicts market surge
JK Sucralose has announced that it intends to expand capacity at its Jiangsu, China plant to 4,000 metric tonnes by 2020, confident that the market is set to skyrocket.