Fungal species of Rhizopus could offer a valuable alternative
source for lactic acid production, with significant advantages over
bacterial production, says a new review from Australia.
US company Reilly Industries is to buy Degussa's Belgium-based
vitamin B3 business for an undisclosed sum, giving the US firm the
world's largest capacity for food grade vitamin B3.
In autumn 2002 chemical giant BASF will suspend lysine production
for a total of six weeks in Gunsan, Korea as the company integrates
new vitamin manufacturing features.