Archives for June 30, 2004

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Energy reduction: Are manufacturers doing enough?

Global warming is a real threat and needs to be addressed now, argues BP group chief executive John Browne. He says that manufacturers need to start taking steps immediately to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in order to make a big difference in the...

Reimelt sees great potential in British baking

A leading international player in the design, manufacture and supply of powder handling systems for the food and ingredients industries, has further strengthened its sales team to improve response times to UK clients.

Industry slams sweetener study

A new study on artificial sweeteners reported in the news yesterday has fuelled a rapid response from the soft drinks industry, which branded the research by US researchers at Purdue University as 'pure speculation'.

Chinese competition knives EU citric acid players

Pricing pressure on the global market for citric acid has forced DSM of the Netherlands to lay off staff at its Citrique Belge unit. And there's no sign of a recovery in the market, says an independent ingredients consultant,reports Philip Taylor.