FDA demands budget for food security
As the world dissects George Bush's budget, the FDA yesterday (Tuesday) announced its monetary proposal for fiscal 2006 with security at the top of the food agenda.
Archives for February 9, 2005
Genencor buy fits into strategy, says Danisco
Set to see sugar profits dip with incoming European sugar reform, Danisco's announcement last week to acquire enzyme player Genencor is the latest in a string of acquisitions that will go some way to bridging the sales gap, writes Lindsey Partos.
Q4 profit slight, but Bunge optimistic
Bunge, the biggest processor of oilseed in the world, was extremely upbeat about its results yesterday, despite volatility in the fourth quarter keeping profit back to five percent, writes Philippa Nuttall.
Second round of price hikes at Solae
Solae announced yesterday that its customers were to suffer another round of price rises because of increased consumer demand for soy protein.
Nutri Pharma readies for new marketing strategy
Soy isoflavone research firm Nutri Pharma is embarking on a new strategy designed to eliminate risk relating to reliance on marketing partners for its intellectual property.
Splenda logo to appear on new Diet Coke
Sales and consumer awareness of sweetener from UK manufacturer Tate & Lyle look set to rise as number one global soft drinks player launches a new version of Diet Coke, complete with Splenda sucralose logo on the packaging, writes Lindsey Partos.