BASF to develop drought-resistant wheat in Australia
BASF's plant science unit will spend US$17 million on a new Australian research project to investigate drought-resistant wheat varieties, it said today.
Archives for June 7, 2006
Custard goes functional with bioactive ingredients
Custard could soon be going functional with soy isoflavones or antioxidants from olive oil, as research from the Netherlands shows that the popular dessert can easily be enhanced and release these bioactive ingredients.
Cost comparision puts Netherlands on top for start up operations
The Netherlands is the best place in Europe for food and drink processors to locate manufacturing plants, according to a cost comparison study by KPMG.
Cargill welcomes new EU sweetener regulations
Cargill Sweetness Solutions has welcomed the change in EU law surrounding the sweetener erythritol, saying it will give food and beverage manufactures across Europe greater flexibility in developing their products.
Blow molding machines target different production speeds
Two models of plastic blow molding equipment target processors with different production needs.
Roquette targets sugar-free beverages with Nutriose
Roquette's marketing manager for beverage applications explains the difficulties of formulating tasty sugar-free syrup drinks and why she thinks her company has cracked it.