Tesco funds to fill organic milk supply gap
UK supermarket Tesco will pay organic milk producers £400 per year in an attempt to ensure the organic dairy sector keeps up with rapidly growing consumer demand.
Archives for October 19, 2006
Danisco intros probiotic studied for antibiotic recovery
Danisco is introducing a new addition to its Howru probiotics line, which it says was seen in the first of a series of condition-specific studies to help restore the beneficial bacteria in the human gut after taking antibiotics.
Dairy research barely alive in the UK, warn scientists
Dairy research and development in the UK has been systematically destroyed, warn two senior ex-officials, seriously damaging the potential for the country's industry to compete against foreign players.
Cognis launches non-hydrogenated fat
Cognis has developed an emulsifier system that it claims can help food makers use non-hydrogenated fats in whipping agents.
Chinese chocolate heads for Europe
Singapore-based healthcare company Eu Yan Sang is hoping to make an impression on the European chocolate market with a range of sweets containing traditional Chinese herbs.
Packaging firm moves into confectionery market
RPC Bebo is to expand its packaging operations in Poland through the acquisition of rival firm 4 You Sigal, as the company looks to move into the confectionery packaging market.