China clears GM corn
US-based Dow Agro Science has confirmed that its grain corn containing an insect resistant trait has received regulatory approval for import into China, reports Simon Pitman.
Archives for May 5, 2004
New food additive distribution deal for Fiske
Tapping into the €83 million market for cellulose gum use in food applications, UK-based ingredient firm Fiske has signed a new agreement with CMC leader Noviant to distribute the firm's range of cellulose gums.
Carrageenan market adapts to meat processors
The use of hydrocolloids, in particular carrageenans, to provide texture and viscosity to meat products has grown over decades in parallel to the needs of food makers. While supply shortages are currently impacting the price of a spectrum of food...
Study focus for 'value-added' rapeseed protein isolates
Burcon NutraScience, the Canada-based producer of rapeseed protein products, has contracted Germany's Fraunhofer Institute to carry out tests on its Supertein and Puratein products with a view to finding new added-value opportunities in the functional...