UK clarifies basis for backing DS Smith takeover of Otor
UK competition authorities have outlined the reasons behind their backing of DS Smith’s takeover of French company Otor which was approved earlier this month.
Archives for August 26, 2010
Monsanto invests in collaboration with Australian wheat breeders
Monsanto has announced a new wheat breeding program with Australian wheat breeding firm InterGrain, which could lead to drought-resistant wheat and improved end-use qualities, the companies said.
Rising raw material costs tip CPC Packaging into administration
CPC Packaging UK said yesterday that high raw material prices were partly behind the firm going into administration this week as it confirmed almost two thirds of its workforce had already been made redundant.
Retrofitted parts kits boost bakery shredder work rates
Significantly improved work rates are claimed to result from retrofitting new parts kits to shredders operated in the bakery sector, according to US food processing machine manufacturer, Urschel.
Sourdough may enable amaranth-based gluten-free bakery
Amaranth-based gluten-free products may be edging towards wider acceptance after German scientists provided key information on preparing amaranth-based sourdoughs.
Cargill greens waste water to cut carbon footprint
Cargill Australia said a new multi-million dollar scheme to overhaul its waste water system at a beef processing plant could slash the facility’s carbon footprint by over 17 per cent.
Chip and dip leads top 10 US snack trends
New generation chips and dips, featuring novel varieties and flavors, tops the 2010 list of the 10 most popular snack trends identified by the US Food Channel in association with its strategy groups CultureWaves and the International Food Futurists and...