Archives for October 1, 2012

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Natural sweetener demand drives Galam Group to triple R&D activity

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Israel-based firm Galam Group has said it is tripling its R&D capabilities to provide comprehensive sweetener solutions for food manufacturers – especially as they look to capitalise on the potential of natural sweeteners, the company has said.

Romer Labs acquisition boosts pathogen detection

By Rod Addy

Romer Labs has taken a leap forward in its pathogen detection services by purchasing US biotech firm Strategic Diagnostics’ (SDIX’s) food safety and genetically modified organism (GMO) businesses for $13.5m, it claims.

Finnish meat firm streamlines production

By Arabella Mileham

Finnish meat producer Atria has announced a reorganisation at one of its plants in order to “maintain competitiveness in a tough market”.

National Starch companies adopt Ingredion brand name in EMEA

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Companies that were part of the National Starch group of companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa have taken on the Ingredion brand from this month, following the official renaming in the United States in June.