Strong harvests should mean stable prices, but the shipping crisis
caused by Hurricane Katrina's destruction of waterways and
transport infrastructure could cost food producers billions.
Institut Rossel-Lallemand's Lalmin Se has become the standard
against which other organic selenium is measured following the
release of certified reference material (CRN) by Canada's National
Research Council, enabling the...
Cognis has launched a new enzyme range that promises to improve the
production of short-shelf-life yeast-raised baked goods and save
food makers money.
Cash, cash, cash. Castigated as simple asset-strippers out to make
a quick buck, the entrance of private equity onto the food industry
stage has participants chattering in the wings.
The terrible human cost of Hurricane Katrina is likely to be
prolonged following initial estimations of the damage caused to the
city's food industry and transport infrastructure.
With wholegrains fast becoming the new health trend, food and
ingredients companies are tripping over each other to launch new
products and marketing strategies in order to cash in on the craze
while interest is high.
Seasonal chocolate sales in the US are forecast to reach $3.3bn
(€2.6bn) in 2005, marking a substantial decline over the past five
years, according to a new report published by Research and Markets.
The American Council on Science and Health (ACSH) has attacked
California Attorney-General Bill Lockyer's lawsuit against a number
of high-profile food firms as "unfortunate and contrary to the
interest of public health."
As Hurricane Katrina hammers the US state of Louisiana damaging
corn and soybean crops in its wake and creating bullish trading in
the energy markets, the storm could actually benefit food crops
located further north, affecting global...
The state of California is suing nine top food manufacturers over
their reluctance to issue warnings that some popular snacks could
contain a potential cancer-causing chemical.
Allied Starch & Chemical (ASC) has acquired Californian-based
firm Ingredients Unlimited as part of its plan to capitalize on the
lucrative North American tortilla market.
