Archives for November 30, 2006

← 2006

DuPont on track to launch new biotech soybean

By  Lorraine Heller

US agricultural firm DuPont has said it is on track to launch a new biotech soybean variety, which is expected to be the first major product to compete with Monsanto's Roundup Ready trait.

Monsanto predicts market share increase next year

By  staff reporter

Biotechnology leader Monsanto has announced it expects to see a modest increase in its market share for the 2007 growing season on the back of strong demand for its triple-stack products.

Pharmachem's Phase 2 holds new FDA health claim

By  Clarisse Douaud

Pharmachem has announced that the Food and Drug Administration has been notified of structure function claims for weight control and starch reduction for the company's Phase 2 Starch Neutralizer ingredient.

Danone set to build on profits growth

By  Anthony Fletcher

Groupe Danone presented what it described as a "solid track record of profitable growth" at this week's annual investors seminar in New York.

Differing organic standards impede international trade, report

By  Lorraine Heller

Selling organic products in different markets is becoming a mounting challenge for organic producers, as global demand continues to soar but different national standards impede international trade, according to a new report.

Amidated pectins to boost fish gel properties

By  Stephen Daniells

Ammonia-treated pectins could boost the mechanical and functional properties of fish gels, with no perceptible colour changes, and enhance the nutritional profile of underutilised fish species.

Fortified milk may cut illnesses in preschoolers

By  staff reporter

Milk, fortified with four minerals and three vitamins, cut the occurrence of respiratory infections and days with severe illness, and could be a well accepted means of improving health, especially amongst pre-schoolers in the developing world, says...