Amino acids dominate growth in fermentation products
Fending off price erosion, the landscape of the fermentation industry continues to change as ingredients firms consolidate for market strength in €10.97 billion industry, writes Lindsey Partos.
Archives for January 28, 2005
Splenda faces new lawsuit in US
The US sugar association files a lawsuit against McNeil Nutritionals, the supplier of successful sweetener Splenda, following swiftly on from a complaint in November by US NutraSweet supplier Merisant.
Danisco improves enzyme position on Genencor deal
Danisco is set to become the world's number two enzyme player, as the Danish ingredients firm signs a deal to acquire US biotech firm Genencor.
McCormick's profits move up a notch
Leading spice company McCormick posted a minute rise in profit in the fourth quarter as higher costs reduced the firm's margins.
Steroids to bulk food crops?
Fundamental research could bring added bulk to crop harvests used extensively by the food industry.
Cargill meets investment as polyol market paces forward
Ingredients supplier Cargill targets the steadily growing polyol branch of the sweeteners market, signing off over €76 ($99.16) million in investments at plants in Europe and the US.
Soy still growing, but consumers need more info
Soy sales have slowed in the US in recent years, but the ingredient is still leading the food ingredients' pack, according to a recent report from Mintel, reports Philippa Nuttall.
IFF sales dip, but profits rise
International Flavors & Fragrances on Wednesday announced higher profits for Q4, but sales dipped slightly as a result of a poor performance from its European fruit preparations business.