Cargill outlook downgraded to negative
Cargill's Rating Outlook has been revised to Negative from Stable, reflecting concern that higher capital expenditure will slow debt reduction.
Archives for April 23, 2006
Weekly comment
Strategic philanthropy: exploitation or key to emerging markets?
When a company 'gives back' to the world through charitable donations, should we wholeheartedly commend it for being a good egg or sniff cynically at the profit potential that underlies every business decision?
CoQ10 may protect against Alzheimer's
Increasing intake of coenzyme Q10 may ward off the threat of Alzheimer's disease, if the results of an animal study can be applied to humans.
Caffeine could protect against diabetes
People who drink lots of green tea or coffee every day could lower their risk of diabetes by 33 percent, a result linked to caffeine content, says new research from Japan.
Fortitech sets sights on Halal market
Fortitech Europe is looking to increase customers and confidence in its nutrient premixes by having its Danish manufacturing and testing facility certified Halal-compliant.
Major advance for Arcadia over omega-6 safflowers
Arcadia Biosciences has announced the development of 65 percent gamma linolenic acid (GLA) safflower seed oil - a development that will make available a new, economical source of the omega-6 fatty acid and shake up safflower production in the US.
Peanut waste to rival grape seed extracts?
Peanut skin, a waste product from peanut butter manufacturers, is a rich source of extractable procyanidins and could create a cheaper source of these antioxidant compounds to rival the grape seed dominated polyphenols market.