Bunge sees earnings double in Q3
Bunge, a supplier of agricultural and edible oil products to the food industry, today reported that earnings more than doubled in its third quarter on the back of strong market conditions.
Archives for October 24, 2007
California fires damage avocados, citrus
Avocado and citrus crops are thought to have taken the hardest hit from wildfires sweeping through southern California, although initial estimates suggest that there may not be a significant impact on prices and supplies.
Differentiation helps reverse vitamin price slide for DSM
DSM's nutrition cluster looks to be reaping rewards of its differentiation strategy, with quality-based branding initiatives such as Quali-C said to contribute to a reversal in the price-slide for vitamins.
General Mills researches yoghurt for weight management
Yoplait yogurt brand owner General Mills has conducted its own research into the healthy profile of the dairy product and is using the results to spread further consumer awareness.
Organic not organic if it's air-freighted, says Soil Association
Organic produce that is flown into the UK may not be certified as organic until it meets standards on ethical and fair trade, the Soil Association proposed today, a decision that has stirred up fears for the livelihoods of farmers in the developing world.
Omega-3 to cut colon cancer: meta-analysis
A pooled analysis of the small but ever-growing body of science of omega-3 and colorectal cancer indicates more fish oil does protect against the cancer.