Archives for November 25, 2009

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National Starch acquires Australian starch business

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

AkzoNobel’s National Starch business has acquired Penford’s Australian specialty starch business in order to shorten its supply chain for specialty corn starches in the region - despite National Starch being up for sale.

Sucralose safe from natural trend, says JK

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The strong trend toward natural products is unlikely to encroach significantly on the market for artificial sweeteners, according to sucralose manufacturer JK Sucralose.