Developing markets drove Givaudan ‘09 sales
Latin America and Asia led the way with strong sales for Givaudan’s flavour division in 2009, prodding it towards 1.9 per cent sales growth in local currencies in a tough year for industry.
Archives for February 16, 2010
Aid needed for sustainable fish infrastructure
Developed countries can help improve global food security by earmarking aid to set up sustainable fisheries in developing countries, reports a team of experts in Science.
Swedish firm to launch Yerba Mate with stevia in France
A Yerba Maté beverage is set to be one of the first products on French shelves sweetened with stevia-derived rebaudioside-A (Reb-A), recalling a traditional use of the plant by Guarani Indians in Paraguay.
British Airways to make fuel from food waste
British Airways (BA) has announced plans to establish a biomass plant in the UK that will use biomass – including food waste - to eventually produce millions of tonnes green jet fuel a year.
DSM and Anchor set up wine ingredients business
DSM and Anchor BioTechnologies have agreed to set up a joint venture bringing their bio-tech wine ingredients together under one roof in the south of France.
Super fruit may boost shelf-life for probiotic yoghurt
Adding the pulp of acai to probiotic yoghurt may boost the shelf-life of probiotic yoghurt, as well as improving the fat profile of the functional food, says a new study.
Mars and Barry Callebaut team up on flavanols
A standard for measuring the antioxidant-rich cocoa flavanols in chocolate products, a broadening of the market for functional chocolate as well as boosting consumer awareness are the objectives of a new alliance between Mars Inc and Barry Callebaut.