Archives for December 18, 2007

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Ingredients M&A round-up: 2007

By  Jess Halliday

2007 has seen a slate of mergers and acquisitions across the food ingredients sector. FoodNavigator.com presents a round-up of who now owns what.

Think big, think nano

In an exclusive interview, Professor Niels Christian Nielsen, winner of this year's Danisco Award, shared his thoughts with Stephen Daniells on the rise of nanotechnology and gave insight on this fascinating new area of the food industry.

Zetar acquires Lir luxury chocolates

By  Charlotte Eyre

UK confectionery firm Zetar today said it is expanding its range of luxury and premium products thanks to the acquisition of Lir Chocolates in Ireland.

Kosher tops list of 2007 product launches, Mintel

By  Lorraine Heller

'Kosher' was the most frequently used claim on new products launched in the US during 2007, while 'All Natural' and 'No Additives or Preservatives' were amongst the other most popular claims used on new products, reveals data from Mintel's Global New...