A new process to kill bacteria spores in the manufacture of formula
milk and milk concentrates has been launched. Developer Invensys
claims that the process destroys a substantially greater number of
bacteria spores than traditional...
Efes Breweries International (EBI) has confirmed that it will float
on the London Stock Exchange, following a 57 per cent growth rate
over the last two years.
The UK's environmental regulator has cautioned food and drink
manufacturers that if they fail to comply with essential
environmental legislation they risk hefty fines. The warning comes
as a website is launched to help small...
As Europe continues to relax the rules which for six years have
effectively blocked the development of genetically modified
foodstuffs throughout the EU, new research suggests that the
consumer antipathy towards GM goods - usually...
The European Union has today relaxed its six-year ban on the
approval of new genetically modified foodstuffs, paving the way for
canned GM sweetcorn to hit the supermarket shelves for the first
time. But will the Commission's...
The alleged link between the advertising of junk food and rising
levels of childhood obesity in the UK has never been completely
proven, but the growing body of evidence to support claims of a
direct correlation appears to have been...
Israeli flavours and ingredients group Frutarom benefited from the
recent merger with Swiss counterpart Flachsmann to post a 55 per
cent increase in first quarter sales. Growth in the functional
foods sector also contributed to the...
Britain's third largest supermarket group Sainsbury today confirmed
that it had slipped into the red in 2003 as it continued to feel
the impact of its three-year structural overhaul. The company had
already warned that margin...
Imminent changes to EU law could result in a flood of intelligent
packaging, says Alan Reilly, acting chief executive of the Food
Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). But he warns that legislation
must ensure that new forms of packaging...
A plant-wide control system has been installed at an industrial
bakery in the UK. The firm, BakeMark, wanted to replace its
existing system and to expand production of its bread improver
ingredients - predominantly cake mixes - from...
Chemi Nutra has gained exclusive rights to a new patent on its
soy-derived phosphatidylserine product relating to its ability to
suppress cortisol, a catabolic stress hormone that can inhibit the
use of protein by muscles and impair...
Wal-Mart claims that its initial roll-out of electronic product
codes (EPCs) in select distribution warehouses and stores suggests
that the concept will be a long-term success.
Bunge, the world's leading oilseed processor, has extended its
presence in eastern Europe through a new joint venture with
Ukrainian firm Estron. The two companies will build a new oilseed
crushing plant strategically located...
A number of new ingredients targeting the bakery and beverage
markets in particular have been launched this month, helping bakers
improve volumes, reduce costs and lift product safety or improving
both the look and mouthfeel of juice...
Hygiene and safety is a pressing issue for food manufacturers
across the globe, but in Russia increasing state regulation does
not always make safety checks easy to carry out. Simon
Pitman questioned Alexander Udin, senior expoert...
Food Ingredients Central and Eastern Europe is due to open its
doors next Tuesday, 25 May for a three-day event held at the German
capital's Messe Berlin exhibition hall, where Simon Pitman
will be reporting on the all the news.
Leading Hungarian frozen and canned food company Globus has posted
a small first quarter loss following a drop in domestic sales and
an unexpected increase in costs.
Bunge Europe, part of the US-based Bunge global agribusiness and
food company, has entered into a 50-50 joint venture with Estron
Corporation to build an oilseed crushing plant in the port of
Ilyichevsk, Ukraine.
France's loi Galland, the legislation which regulates the
relationship between suppliers and retailers, has come under fire
this month with both food manufacturers and supermarket groups
calling for a relaxation of the rules...
Biotechnology could help farmers in developing countries
significantly improve their fortunes, but only a few are currently
able to benefit as many basic food crops are ignored by biotech
scientists, according to a report from the...
A multi-functional beverage wet laboratory and an in-house data
system are two of the final touches to the new flavour Creative
Centre of the Quest Flavour business, based at the company's
international headquarters in Naarden,...
Folic acid - the B vitamin found commonly in supplements and
increasingly in a wide range of bread products - is already known
to prevent severe birth defects and to lower risk of death from
heart disease. But it could also help to...
Auchan, the French retail group, has reported remarkably good
figures for 2003 despite its reliance on its home market, where low
levels of consumer spending have impacted sales at a number of its
rivals.
Abbott Laboratories, a major infant formula manufacturer in
Ireland, has expanded its production potential through the
integration of new robotic technology. The concept enables the
manufacturer to pick and place items such as scoops,...
At least 155 million school-age children worldwide are overweight
or obese, a growing problem which needs to be tackled now if more
serious ailments such as type 2 diabetes or heart disease are to be
avoided, according to the International...
Central European Distribution Corporation, which is rapidly
becoming one of the biggest distributors of alcohol in the Polish
market, has announced that it has completed its eleventh
acquisition with the purchase of Miro, a strategic...
Migros Turk AS, the largest food retailer in Turkey, is to expand
its business operations in the central European region, with the
announcement that it is to open up further retail outlets in FYR
Macedonia through a loan from the...
Non-alcoholic beer may impart the same cardiovascular benefits as
its traditional counterpart but without the potential negative
impact of excessive consumption, according to new research from
Germany.
Claims by anti-GM groups that genetically modified crops cannot
co-exist with 'normal' ones without causing contamination have been
exaggerated, and increasing the regulatory burden on GM crops in
Europe would be inequitable...
Ajinomoto, the Japanese seasonings company, is to reorganise its
European ingredients operations in a move designed to improve
operational efficiency and to accelerate growth.
British retailer Sainsbury has acquired 14 supermarkets from
compatriot Morrisons - including the original Morrisons store in
the Yorkshire town of Ripon. But the group still lags behind rival
Asda, which also announced expansion...
Troubled Dutch retailer Laurus is to restructure its business in a
bid to make its three formats - Edah, Konmar and Super De Boer -
more competitive, the company announced this week.
Food makers are criticised again for the high salt content in food
products as campaign group CASH (Consensus Action on Salt and
Health) publishes new survey saying sandwiches on sale at retail
outlets are so salty they should carry...
Fall out from the BSE crisis that hit the UK meat industry in the
1990s could be nearly over as the EU's food safety body paves the
way for British beef to move down from its 'high risk'
classification.
After months of political wranglings GM sweetcorn could be on the
supermarket shelves by the end of the year with the European
Commission poised to end the five year unofficial ban on
genetically modified foods, writes Lindsey Partos.
The British are the biggest consumers of instant coffee in Europe,
driven by the desire for speed and convenience. But new research
from Mintel shows that many of the new instant coffee products
launched over the last year were not...
British Retail Consortium dismisses protests made by the campaign
group Greenpeace over "GM milk". The campaign group has
staged a number of protests over the use of GM feed for dairy cows,
but the retail consortium said...
A substance found in soybeans may reduce the risk of colon cancer,
the third most common form of cancer in the world. Soy
glucosylceramide has been found to be effective in reducing the
formation and growth of tumour cells in the...
In what could be seen as a blow to the fast-growing market for soy
products, a new study from the US suggests that processing soy for
use in supplements and food products could seriously reduce its
cancer-fighting ability.
A food product on the shelf must satisfy a range of senses to earn
consumer appeal. But US scientists claim that little understood
contextual cues - food display, colours - can lead to people eating
much more than they need.
US biotech crop pioneer Monsanto is to suspend the introduction of
the world's first biotech wheat, amid public outcry at the possible
risks of genetically modified crops and at Monsanto's aggressive
marketing tactics, writes...
Top ingredients supplier Danisco will phase out its activities in
oil and protein crops in order to focus on sugar beet seed, said
the Danish firm this week, in a move reflecting changes to the
European sugar regime in 2006 that will...
A laser transmitter has been developed that can measure dry bulk
solids and opaque liquids at penetrations of up to an incredible 60
metres. By using an extremely small wavelength, the unit offers
manufacturers virtually no angle...
With shortfalls in grain harvests progressively worsening over the
past four years, closing the gap will not be easy, says Lester
Brown at the Earth Policy Institute. He predicts this year may
witness another shortfall, bad news for...
The UK's food watchdog will inject millions of pounds into a new
landmark study that aims to shed light on specific foods that could
reduce heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. The findings could pave
the way for a raft of new...
Narzan, one of Russia's best-known mineral water companies, has
received a loan for $12.25 million from the European Bank for
Reconstruction and Development as part of a combined equity
investment scheme.
Leading Ukrainian poultry processor CJSC Myronivsky Khliboproduct
has confirmed the lauch of a new oilseed processing plant, in a
move which the company says will help it to save costs at its
poultry processing division.
British retailers are widely regarded as some of the best in the
world, leading the way in areas such as own labels, loyalty cards
and retail services. But many of them are, it seems, failing to
perform to the best of their ability...
Poor first quarter figures from two of Europe's leading food retail
groups were attributed to both companies' exposure to the US
market, where the weak dollar has significantly impacted
euro-denominated sales. But neither...
