Archives for December 8, 2010

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Breakthrough catalyst bids to heighten PLA performance

By Rory Harrington

The production of bioplastic polylactic acid (PLA) with improved properties could soon be possible thanks to a technique under development that allows for manipulation of the material’s structure during the manufacturing process.

PepsiCo pays a high price for a gamble in Russian dairy

By Guy Montague-Jones

When PepsiCo put up $5.4bn last week to acquire Wimm-Bill-Dann, it was seduced by the promise of high revenue growth but like any high-yield investment the Russian deal does not come without risks.