Archives for March 19, 2004

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Margins squeezed for Danisco

Mirroring the state of play for ingredients companies operating into today's climate, price pressures put the squeeze on third quarter margins for ingredients giant Danisco.

Ancient asian plant fights prostate cancer, say researchers

Oil from the seeds of an Asian plant, already shown to fight leukaemia, also appears to kill prostate cancer cells and shrink human tumours grown in mice, report US researchers. Human trials could provide a promising treatment for one of the leading...

Hosting hydrocolloids

Consolidation in the hydrocolloid industry, price pressure and 'functionality beyond texture' are on the agenda at the annual industry event to open in San Diego at the weekend.