Food price inflation rises again: USDA
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has raised its forecast for food price inflation in 2011, citing the influence of higher food commodity and energy prices, and stronger global food demand.
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Jury finds for Novozymes in patent infringement case against Danisco
Danisco was told by a US court to pay Danish food ingredients producer Novozymes $18.3m in damages for patent infringement.
FMC to acquire Chilean natural color and health ingredients firm
FMC Corporation has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Chilean natural colors and specialty ingredients firm South Pole Biogroup, as it looks to expand its food ingredients portfolio.
60-second interview: Mariano Gascon, VP research & development, Wixon
Sodium reduction: To boldly go... lower and lower
Food manufacturers are under increasing pressure to reduce sodium, but surveys suggest many shoppers are, well, not that bothered. So where does this leave firms plugging sodium reduction solutions? Elaine Watson asks Mariano Gascon, R&D chief at...