Archives for July 17, 2007

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Cargill expands grain business in Eastern Europe

By  Lorraine Heller

Cargill is to move towards full ownership of a leading grain and oilseeds firm in Hungary, as the US agricultural giant continues its strategy of expanding its presence in Central and Eastern Europe.

Novozymes to buy Indian Biocon's enzyme business

By  Jess Halliday

Novozymes has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the enzyme business of Biocon, India, a move that will significantly increase its presence in the Indian market and in wine and juice enzymes in particular.

Canadians get Naprelan

By  Katrina Megget

Canadians finally have access to the controlled-release formulation of naproxen sodium, which has been on the US market for more than 10 years for the management of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Tate & Lyle confirms starch sale to Syral

By  Jess Halliday

Tate & Lyle has announced the inking of a deal with Syral for the sale of part of its European starch ingredients business for €310m, which will make it more secure in volatile markets and in context of the new European sugar regime.