Danisco prepares for sugar reform to hit
Danisco has unveiled a series of closures to safeguard its sugar activities in the face of widespread regulatory reform and increasing competition.
Archives for February 10, 2006
Bunge profits plunge after "difficult year"
The world's biggest oilseed processor Bunge has announced a fall in sales this year, as the company emerges from a "difficult year," which saw profits hit by a "weak operating environment" in Brazil.
FDA requests budget for food security
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week announced its monetary proposal for fiscal 2007 with security again at the top of the food agenda, while preparing for the potential threat of avian 'flu takes top overall priority.
Industry backs WTO's GM ruling against EU
A US industry body has commended the WTO's ruling that the EU and six member states broke trade rules by barring entry to GM crops and foods, something that has had a significant impact on the nation's food industry.
Quest heralds major flavour breakthrough
Quest claims it has achieved its biggest flavour breakthrough in a decade with ImpaQ, a solution designed to tackle food and beverage taste issues linked with salt, fat and sugar.
Why we like fatty food
A study attempting to find out exactly why we prefer fatty foods could help manufacturers to design tasty, low-fat foods that are less likely to make people overweight.