Archives for June 8, 2008

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Bakers IAWS, Hiestand in 2.5bn euro merger

By  Lindsey Partos

Irish baker IAWS is set to merge with Hiestand of Switzerland to create Aryzta, a €2.5bn firm that will spear the €30bn global value-added bakery market.

Rare sugar may replace sucrose for bakery and beyond

By  Stephen Daniells

The rare sugar D-psicose may be an ideal substitute for sucrose, and have the added benefits of boosting antioxidant activity and boosting shelf-life, say Japanese researchers.