Archives for September 19, 2006

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Danisco announces ingredients shake-up

By  Anthony Fletcher

Changes to Danisco's ingredients division will lift the EBIT margin for the segment to above 15 per cent, according to the firm's announcement of Q1 2006/07 results.

Chocolate technology on display

By  Catherine Boal

Manufacturers are lining up innovative processing equipment to attract confectioners at the upcoming international baking trade fair, the IBA.

GM bacteria key to cheaper xylitol production?

By  Anthony Fletcher

GM bacteria that eat hemicellulose in corn fibre could be used as a new, biobased method of making xylitol, a mint-flavoured sweetener used in chewing gum.

Natural protection for sugar industry

By  staff reporter

US scientists think they may have found a natural alternative to pesticides used by sugar beet growers to fend off their biggest enemy - the sugar beet root maggot.

Sweet market turns sour for smaller confectioners

By  Catherine Boal

Tough trading conditions in the confectionery industry have forced UK group, Lees Foods, to look at ways of diversifying - highlighting the tactics smaller sweet makers must adopt to ensure their survival in an increasingly competitive market.