Archives for May 1, 2011

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Big interview: Kevin Brennan, Quorn Foods

New owner predicts ‘significant growth’ for Quorn in US

By Elaine Watson

The US market has moved sharply up the priority list for meat-free brand Quorn following a change in ownership, with bosses now aiming to increase the amount of products manufactured Stateside.

SunOpta divests Mexican frozen fruit assets

Canadian natural and organics group SunOpta has sold its frozen fruit processing assets in Rosarito and Irapuato, Mexico to Fruvemex Mexicali for C$3.15m, the company has said.

Sodium vs. salt: Let’s agree to disagree

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The United States lists sodium on nutrition labels while salt is more common in the European Union. Salt and sodium are not the same, and a standardized term would only cause confusion.

Senomyx narrows loss in first quarter

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

California-based flavor ingredients firm Senomyx has narrowed its net loss in Q1 and increased revenues, as the company continues to discover, develop and commercialize new flavor ingredients.

DuPont raises Danisco offer and sets final deadline

By Jess Halliday

DuPont has increased its bid for Danish ingredients firm Danisco by 5.3 per cent to DKK700 per share, and has set a final deadline of May 13 for 80 per cent of shares to be tendered.