Archives for August 5, 2009

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Enzymes help post-merger cost reduction, Novozymes

By Jess Halliday

Enzymes can help reduce costs and increase productivity for brewers in the wake of a merger or acquisition, says Novozymes, which has a pipeline of new solutions nearing launch.

Senomyx sees Q2 slump, enters new royalties deal

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Senomyx revenues fell by 17 percent in the second quarter of 2009 compared to the same period last year, primarily due to a 2007 payment from Ajinomoto that bolstered previous revenue, the company said.

Senate approves $125bn FDA, USDA budget

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The US Senate has approved a $125bn budget for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), which includes extra funding for food safety as well as farming subsidies.

Lallemand acquires Wisconsin-based yeast company

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Lallemand Bio-Ingredients said on Wednesday that it has completed its acquisition of the Wisconsin-based Lake States Yeast Company, in a move which marks its first entry into inactivated torula yeast.