Asian growth drives CHS grain profits
CHS this week announced a record profit of $218m in its latest six months results, following strong growth in its grain and food processing segments.
Archives for April 11, 2007
DuPont funds plant breeding research
DuPont has entered into a partnership with a US university, where it will fund research for the genetic improvement of crops and plant nutrition, the firm announced yesterday.
Fruit fans create a stink over odourless durian
A scientist in Thailand has reported success in a decades-long quest to produce an odourless variety of the infamous durian fruit - but aficionados claim this amounts to removal of fruit's most appealing quality.
Nestle Nutrition acquisitions continue with Gerber
Swiss food giant Nestlé has acquired iconic US baby food brand Gerber as the group's transition to a nutrition, health and wellness company continues.
Could algal biomass be green food colouring?
Scientists in Portugal are experimenting with algal biomass as a novel source of green colouring for food, with tests in cookies indicating excellent stability.
Symrise starts international citrus offensive
Symrise has unveiled plans to expand its citrus fragrance and flavour activities, with building underway for a new centre located close to the source of high-quality, natural fruits in Brazil.