News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
The UK's second largest biscuit manufacturer, Burton's Foods, has been acquired by British buy-out firm Duke Capital from US group HM Capital Partners for what is believed to be around a £200 million (€292.3m) sum.
Danisco has developed a new formulation of probiotics called Howaru Protect, specifically targeted to reducing cold and 'flu symptoms, and is exploring its use by the food, supplements and pharmaceutical industries.
Bunge appears set to consolidate its position in the edible oils market in order to meet growing demand amongst Eastern European consumers and processors.
Weekly Comment
News that a variety of GM corn produced signs of liver and kidney toxicity in rats should be a wake-up call for better testing and more transparency from biotechs, if GMOs are to be accepted by increasingly sceptical consumers.
The UK food industry is leading the world in salt reduction, claims the country's Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
Americans are still not eating enough fruits and vegetables, according to two recent studies.