Archives for February 24, 2004

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ISP buys up stabilisers in UK

Movement in the global hydrocolloids industry continues this week with ISP Food Specialities, the UK arm of US private company International Specialty Products (ISP), announcing it will buy the UK stabiliser firm Red Carnation Gums (RCG).

Bird 'flu in the USA

A virulent form of bird flu has been discovered on a chicken farm in Texas, USA. The outbreak, originally classified by the USDA as low-risk, was identified through genetic testing yesterday morning as being 'highly pathogenic'.

Sweet is the 'whey' to go in eastern Europe

Countdown to the integration of 10 new member states in Europe this April begins under the aegis of the Irish presidency. For manufacturers, a clear understanding of the marketplace in these countries will be vital to pitching the right message,...