Archives for December 12, 2003

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Benefat recieves final approval

Danisco is broadening its range of specialty fats with the introduction of Salatrim, a low-calorie alternative available for the European bakery and confectionery industries. The product was given its final approval from the EU on 1st December.

Scotch producers bridle at stamp threat

UK Chancellor Gordon Brown's attempts to clamp down on tax evasion have 'dismayed' one of the country's biggest manufacturing sectors - the Scotch whisky industry.

S&P downgrades WBD

Following its failure to attract investment from French food giant Danone, Russian dairy and juice producer Wimm-Bill-Dann has had its Standard & Poor's rating downgraded from stable to negative. S&P said it had made the move because of the company's...

Reduced gum stocks push prices up

Early depletion of African gum stocks have driven up global prices of gum acacia. US company TIC gums this week passed the price rise of gum arabic on to the market.

Shaped can launched in Australia

Amcor has introduced a new shaped VB 375ml can for Carlton & United Breweries in Australia. The can was commissioned for the launch of a limited edition series to celebrate the cricket internationals being held there.

Tapping into steady emulsifiers market

Leading Japanese emulsifier supplier Riken Vitamin is set to boost production at its subsidiary in Malaysia with the opening of a new plant this week. High hopes to increase market share.