Archives for September 29, 2004

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Philippines firm ups carrageenan production

Philippines-based company PCI Worldwide is investing P27.6 million (€400,000) into the production and export of carrageenan, a gum that is derived from red seaweed and is commonly used as an additive in the food industry.

Valio extends presence in Estonia

Finnish dairy products company Valio is to acquire Norwegian firm Synnöve Finden's 42 per cent holding in Estonian cheese producer Võru Juust, leaving Valio with a 99 per cent stake in Võru Juust.

Wheat quality scuppered by rain, says survey

UK wheat quality has been pushed even further below the national three-year average, according to the first survey of wheat harvested during the worst period of the UK's summer rain, confirming fears that bad weather will place an extra strain on the...

Thermo develops new monitoring techniques

Processing equipment provider Thermo Electron has developed a number of new monitoring systems design to help manufacturers cut costs and increase product safety.

New UK dairy group under fire already

A new industry association has been set up in an effort to unite the UK dairy sector against mounting market pressures. It is hoped that Dairy UK, which comes into force this week, will help develop the UK milk market, but concerns have already been...