Archives for November 25, 2010

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Nano definition raises as many questions as it answers

By Elaine Watson

The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) has welcomed moves by the European Commission (EC) to develop a definition of nanomaterials for regulatory purposes, but raised some concerns about the draft definition currently out for consultation.

Tate & Lyle agrees sale of molasses business

By Jess Halliday

Tate & Lyle has agreed the sale of its molasses business to W&R Barnett for £67 million cash, a deal that is consistent with its strategy to dispose of its bulk ingredient operations and focus instead on specialty ingredients.

Cognis gets back in shape post recession hit

By Jess Halliday

Cognis is anticipating record results in full year 2010, as higher demand, better capacity utilisation and a portfolio shift towards high-value products has delivered a bumper set of results for the first nine months.