New soy protein isolate to rival high-cost dairy
Burcon NutraScience Corporation said it has developed a new soy protein isolate for food which it claims offers a competitive alternative to high-priced dairy proteins.
Archives for November 5, 2008
Calls for food safety regulation overhaul
Extra food safety regulations could be introduced in Canada as pressure increases to tackle the problems associated with tainted food after 20 people died in a listeriosis outbreak.
Monsanto diversifies into sugar cane
Monsanto is diversifying its core crop portfolio and investing in sugar cane with a definitive agreement to acquire Aly Participacoes Ltda.
Danisco rolls out plant emissions plan
Danisco is introducing measures to boost its ethical and environmental record with plans to cut CO2 emissions at five of its largest plants worldwide, starting with Denmark.
Bunge merger under threat after CPI withdraws support
The merger agreement between Bunge and Corn Products International has been thrown into turmoil as CPI’s board has withdrawn its support for the $4.8bn deal.