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Grains summit examines new science and technology

By  Lorraine Heller in San Francisco

The first ever World Grains Summit opened its doors in San Francisco yesterday, attracting visitors from throughout the food and beverage industries for four days of exploration of the latest developments in grain-based science and technology.

ConAgra cuts plants, jobs as reshuffling continues

By  Lorraine Heller

ConAgra Foods continues to slash plants and employees, announcing last week a number of new measures due to be taken as part of its ongoing efforts to streamline operations.

Sojaland ups soy capacity to meet demand

By  staff reporter

Wild-owned soy processor Sojaland is to double production at its plant in Germany, in response to growing demand for soy-based ingredients.

Weekly Comment

The functional food fudge

In today's competitive food industry, healthy products mean healthy sales but the scramble to keep up with the obesity backlash can have dangerous repercussions.