Land O'Lakes,a farmer-owned food and agricultural cooperative,has reported 22%decline in net earnings to$47.3m for the second quarter,compared to$67.1m for the same period in 2011. The cooperative posted 2.8%increase in net sales to$3.6bn ...
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Davisco Foods International has opened a new representative office and distribution center in Singapore. This expansion,which will oversee a network of offices,will be headed by David Curta,director of international sales. Davisco Foods ...
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The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) is evaluating an application from the Canadian company Bioneutra for the approval to market a carbohydrate, known as isomalto-oligosaccharide, as a novel food ingredient for use in a range of foods. The ...
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The UK Food Standards Agency's (FSA's) expert Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes is considering an application from Swiss firm Dow Wolff Cellulosics for approval to market a carbohydrate derivative, known as methylcellulose, as ...
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Dutch ingredients group DSM has signed a deal to buy US food additive producer Fortitech in a deal worth EUR495m(US$630.8m). The acquisition,the second for DSM in the last month,is an all-cash transaction and is expected to close this ...
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Land O'Lakes,Inc.today reported third quarter results showing strong sales and increased earnings that surpassed prior year results for both the quarter and year-to-date. Net sales were$3 billion for the third quarter,up from$2.7 billion ...
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Featured reports from the just-food research store include innovation trends in sauces,and functional food marketing in Asia Pacific. Consumer and Innovation Trends in Sauces,Dressings,and Condiments Growth in home cooking has driven ...
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Sweet Additions Ingredient Processors,a wholly owned subsidiary of US-based food ingredients company Sweet Additions,has acquired the assets of Primera Foods'maltodextrin and syrup solids business for an undisclosed amount. Primera ...
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The UK Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes(ACNFP)is seeking views over the use of vitamin D-rich baker's yeast as a novel food ingredient. This move comes after Canadian firm Lallemand sought the approval to market vitamin ...
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Environmental Product Declarations and wood modification are among new tools set to boost the commercial prospects of US hardwoods worldwide, the recent American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) European Convention heard. Entitled ...
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