Archives for August 5, 2009

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Enzymes help post-merger cost reduction, Novozymes

By Jess Halliday

Enzymes can help reduce costs and increase productivity for brewers in the wake of a merger or acquisition, says Novozymes, which has a pipeline of new solutions nearing launch.

Lallemand acquires Wisconsin-based yeast company

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Lallemand Bio-Ingredients said on Wednesday that it has completed its acquisition of the Wisconsin-based Lake States Yeast Company, in a move which marks its first entry into inactivated torula yeast.

Senomyx sees Q2 slump, enters new royalties deal

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Senomyx revenues fell by 17 percent in the second quarter of 2009 compared to the same period last year, primarily due to a 2007 payment from Ajinomoto that bolstered previous revenue, the company said.

Senate approves $125bn FDA, USDA budget

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The US Senate has approved a $125bn budget for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), which includes extra funding for food safety as well as farming subsidies.