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Europe must learn from the US on stevia, says Mintel
While stevia products have boomed in Europe, manufacturers should follow the US trend of blends if growth is to continue, a Mintel analyst says.
DSM Q1 sales steady; happy with acquisitions
Strong nutrition sales drove a steady quarter at DSM with sales up 10% in that division, as EBITDA profits improved €5m across the company to €311m compared to €306m in Q1 2012.
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Greencore’s chief operating officer steps down
Greencore’s chief operating officer (coo) Di Walker is stepping down from her position as a director of the company on May 24, it was announced today (May 2).
Spice demands: Frutarom doubles capacity in Germany
Frutarom Savory Solutions, a division of Israel-based flavours giant Frutarom, is doubling capacity in Sittensen, Germany, to meet growing demand for savoury flavours from Germany and Eastern Europe.
Aquaculture boost will benefit manufacturers, says EC
Manufacturers will benefit from a sustainable supply of high quality fish if aquaculture in Europe is better developed, the European Commission (EC) says.
UK government rejects “inadequate response” claims in horse meat crisis
The UK government has rejected a suggestion that the response to the horse meat crisis was inadequate, insisting it was “swift and effective” with co-operation throughout Europe.
Rising ingredient costs hit Kerry Foods’ Q1 results
Kerry Foods, part of the Irish Kerry Group, has been hit by the difficulty of recovering its rising ingredients costs, it reported in its first quarter (Q1) results released today.
Q1 2013: Naturex net profit up 67%
Naturex has seen sales rise 13.2% to €83.2m in Q1 2013, with Nutrition its star core business performer, leaping about 33% from €22m to just over €29m.
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Grupo Bimbo continues downwards profit slide
Grupo Bimbo’s profits slumped 9.4% for the first quarter of 2013, continuing the downwards trend that has shaped business for the last year.
Chr Hansen expands colouring food offering
Ingredient supplier Chr. Hansen says it has stepped up efforts to support food and drink manufacturers in making the switch to the 'next generation' of natural colours by expanding its...
Europe shouldn’t over-rely on food imports: top scientist
A top food scientist has warned Europe against over-reliance on food imports, as China and other Asian countries imported more food and stock feed to cater for their increasingly affluent...
Lamex to buy share in struggling Serbian supplier
Frozen fruit specialist Lamex Food Group will buy a majority stake in Serbian red fruit processor to boost business and protect the group’s supply chain, its CEO says.
Danone, Yakult aim to further ‘collaborative relationship’ through deal
Yakult and its largest shareholder, Danone, have scrapped their nine-year old “strategic alliance” in favour of a new, looser agreement to further their “collaborative relationship.”
Home baking and ‘permissible treats’ top Britain’s recession-proof food trends
British consumers may be more careful with their money than they were before the economic downturn – but they are set to spend more on food and drink at home,...
FoodNavigator's special focus on sustainable initiatives
With ever growing global populations and increasing pressure on the world's food system, taking sustainability is no longer an 'optional extra' for food industry. With this in mind, FoodNavigator takes...
Poor spring weather dents Unilever’s ice cream sales in Europe
Unilever’s ice cream sales in Europe have been hit by the poor Spring weather, it has emerged as the consumer goods giant announced its first quarter (Q1) results yesterday (April...
Frutarom to close German spice refining facility, expand nearby sites
Frutarom has said it will close its Loxstedt-Nesse spice refining facility in Germany and expand production at nearby sites.
AAK reports record operating profit in Q1
Aarhuskarlshamn AB (AAK) has reported record operating profit in the first quarter, and reiterated that improvement in its Chocolate and Confectionery Fats business is unlikely to be significant until the...
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Mondelez and Callebaut up cocoa sustainability efforts
Mondelez International and Barry Calleabut have announced two projects within their broader commitments to cocoa sustainability.
Trans fat crackdown prompts test launch
PerkinElmer has developed a lightning-fast trans fat analysis test in response to the recent global crackdown on trans fat in food.
‘Our goal is global pussyfication’: Branson-backed energy drink earns ASA rap
The UK Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has upheld 156 consumer complaints relating to an energy drink called ‘Pussy Natural Energy’, but the brand insists protestors simply twisted the meaning of...
Heineken CFO plays down flag brand’s global sales slump
Heineken has played down a 4.7% slump in global sales of its eponymous brand versus Q4 2012, blaming bad weather in Europe and retailer destocking in France and the US.
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Purac unveils new clean label meat ingredients
Purac has unveiled a new range of ingredients for cured and fresh meats and poultry, which it says can clean up labels and improve product quality.
Unilever highlights ‘good business sense’ of sustainability
Unilever has slashed €300m from its costs since 2008 due to sustainability initiatives, while also growing sales 26%, the company said as it unveiled a two-year progress report on its...
Thorntons commercial focus pays off over key seasonal period
UK chocolatier Thorntons has reported increased sales in the third quarter as its focus on the commercial channel drove performance over Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Easter.
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