Nisshin OilliO increases oil production in China
Japanese vegetable oil producer Nisshin OilliO announced yesterday that it has completed the construction of its factory in the Liao Ning Province of China.
Archives for March 30, 2005
Mannitol method to slash price for low cal sugar replacer?
A new method that uses powerful enzymes to convert fructose and sucrose into the low calorie sugar alcohol mannitol receives patent protection, opening up cheaper sources for this chewing gum ingredient, reports Lindsey Partos.
Dairy helps you look good, claims new campaign
The British dairy industry is appealing to the vanity of teenage girls in a bid to get them to drink more milk.
Anti-stress supplement to enhance dairy cattle immunity
A feed supplement for dairy calves has been developed by the US Agricultural Research Service (ARS), which it claims will help lower stress levels during transportation - a costly problem for the dairy industry which can adversely affect milk yields,...
Bunge spears Russian edible oils market with first plant
Spearing opportunities in the emerging Russian oil market, US edible oils giant Bunge has signed off €54 million to build its first sunflower seed crushing and refining plant in Russia, writes Lindsey Partos.
Probiotic bacteria helps irritable bowel syndrome
A drink containing a probiotic strain isolated from infants relieved symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome to the same extent as pharmaceutical treatments for the condition, report Irish researchers.