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.
Global steel prices to rise after February wobble
Steel prices might have been in decline through January and February but a pick up in March is likely to continue into the third quarter, predicts analyst MEPS.
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.
San Miguel expands beer presence in Thailand
One of Southeast Asia's leading food and beverage companies San Miguel said yesterday that it was planning to establish a presence in Thailand's growing beer market.