Archives for April 24, 2003

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New blight-resistant chickpea

A new chickpea variety called Sierra has been released by Agricultural Research Service scientists and their co-operators in the US. Sierra's high yield and disease resistance to Ascochyta blight are expected to appeal to the economic tastes of...

Tough quarter for flavour company

Lower sales volumes and higher selling expenses resulted in a drop in net sales for the first quarter ended 31 March 2003 for US company Technology Flavors & Fragrances (TFF).

Ways to glaze

A new alternative to the traditional egg wash for bakery products has hit the market with ICI subsidiary National Starch & Chemical launching Versa-Sheen glazing agent.