Gene breakthrough could aid wheat production
US scientists have cloned a gene present in wheat and barley in research which opens up the potential for cultivating the crops in a wider range of climates, thereby increasing production and supply.
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New Quest berry flavours target dairy growth
Quest claims that its new Berrysense range of fruit flavours could give dairy product firms the edge in capturing lucrative new markets.
Sugar reform fails to sweeten ABF sales
Associated British Foods (ABF) yesterday blamed a drop in operating profits of 21 per cent to £413m (€612.9m) before on higher energy costs and instability arising from EU sugar reforms.