Archives for October 7, 2003

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Edible oil competition to hamper soy demand

Steady but unsensational growth is earmarked for soy products in the US with market analysts predicting a 5.4 per cent rise year on year to $8.6 billion (€7.3bn) in 2007. But demand for industrial applications are poised for a surge in growth.

Apples from Diana Vegetal

French ingredients company Diana Vegetal, a partner of North American group RFI Ingredients, has introduced a patent-pending apple extract under the Phytonutriance name.

Unlocking the secret of the plant genome

Scientists are set to build on existing knowledge relating to the influence botanical extracts may have on our health as US national body earmarks millions of dollars in funding for a range of new projects on cereals, fruits, legumes, and other...

Stake sheds Opta Ingredients HQ

The new owner of Opta Food Ingredients is to sell the company's 45,000 square feet headquarters at a price of $4.85 million, said Canadian company Stake technology this week.