Fine and flavour cocoa export market grows
A panel of experts recommend that more countries be recognised as fine or flavour cocoa producing countries in order to provide new opportunities for trade.
Archives for February 5, 2008
VKL plans acquisitions with private equity funding
Indian spice producer Vallabhdas Kanji Limited (VKL) has received unspecified investment from Argonaut private equity firm, which will let it pursue acquisition opportunities on a global scale and further boost its manufacturing capacity.
Cosucra highlights its dairy replacers amid high milk prices
Cosucra Groupe Warcoing is seeking to press home the message that pea protein can be used in place of milk protein, reflecting a trend that has picked up speed in the ingredients sector in the light of high dairy prices.
TIC develops alternative to costly emulsifier PGA
Hydrocolloid supplier TIC Gums has launched an emulsifier that offers a cost-effective alternative to the more expensive propylene glycol alginate (PGA).
Pharmline implements quality control in Chinese production
Nutritional ingredients supplier Pharmline is set to restart operations in China, following the implementation of new quality control measures.
Low folate levels may increase dementia risk: study
Folate deficiency may increase the likelihood of developing dementia by 3.5 times, suggests a new study from the UK and Korea.
Ecolab buys into wastewater management
Ecolab, a global supplier of hygiene and safety systems, hopes to step up its focus on sustainable water and energy supply for the beverage and food industries with its latest acquisition.