All news articles for July 2012

Aspartame sales plunge for Ajinomoto

Aspartame sales plunge for Ajinomoto

By Rod Addy

Global sales of aspartame “decreased considerably” during the first quarter of Ajinomoto’s financial year, according to the company.

Sausage casings are just some of Devro's products

Edible collagen sales strong for Devro

By Rod Addy

Devro has reported rising edible collagen volumes in Europe, especially eastern Europe, Scandinavia and Germany, in its results for the first half of its financial year.

Animal feed firm reports record earnings

Animal feed firm reports record earnings

By Nicholas Robinson

Netherlands-based animal feed company Nutreco has reported a continued “strong momentum” in all segments, as well as record earnings before interest, taxes and amortisation (EBITA).

EU-Japan look to free trade opportunity

EU-Japan look to free trade opportunity

By Carmen Paun and Wang Fangqing

A planned free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and Japan could end the Japanese BSE-linked ban on EU beef and veal imports, say industry representatives.

Food groups take stand on CAP priorities

Food groups take stand on CAP priorities

By Rod Addy

Fairness in the food supply chain must be addressed alongside other priorities related to the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), according to farmers’ union representatives.

EU sugar quota supports ‘quasi monopoly’

EU sugar quota supports ‘quasi monopoly’

By Rod Addy

The EU sugar industry benefits from a “quasi monopoly” situation as a result of the current EU sugar quota system, according to the European Starch Industry Association, Association de Amidonniers et Feculiers (AAF).

PureCircle: stevia 3.0 intensifies war on obesity

PureCircle: stevia 3.0 intensifies war on obesity

By Rod Addy

PureCircle’s next generation of stevia extracts, nicknamed stevia 3.0, will help the company step up its assault on the global obesity problem, according to Jason Hecker, vice president for global marketing and innovation.

Frutarom gets firm with condiments

Frutarom gets firm with condiments

By Rod Addy

Frutarom Savoury Solutions has launched stabilising compounds that enable condiments such as dips, ketchup, sauces and mustard to be incorporated into meat and sausages.

Salt reduction is complex and increased knowledge is needed, says review

Reducing sodium needs increased knowledge: Review

By Kacey Culliney

A scientific review has suggested that wider knowledge on the role of sodium chloride in baked goods is needed should industry wish to reduce levels successfully with little disruption to quality and taste.

EU exports to “flourish” in 2012 but future capacity constricted

EU exports to “flourish” in 2012 but future capacity constricted

By Arabella Mileham

Meat exports from the European Union (EU) are expected to grow by around 3.6% during 2012 as global demand remains strong, despite both production and consumption across the EU declining, a forecast has said. However, falling livestock numbers may constrict...

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LycoRed buys Ukrainian carotenoid specialist

Israeli supplier Lycored has paid an undisclosed sum for a Ukrainian firm specialising in fungal pathogen-derived carotenoids in a move that brings a natural beta carotene into its portfolio.

PureCircle shores up stevia supplies

PureCircle shores up stevia supplies

By Rod Addy

PureCircle has diversified its supplies of stevia leaf, enabling it to step up global growth plans and defend its supply chain against future issues.

Paul Polman, Unilever chief executive:

Unilever posts ‘Nestle-like’ results

By Rod Addy

Unilever has become “Nestle-like” in its delivery of strong and consistent results, according to Andrew Wood, senior research analyst at Sanford C Bernstein.

Naturex reports H1 growth on back of acquisitions

Naturex reports H1 growth on back of acquisitions

By Nathan Gray

Natural ingredients supplier Naturex has reported a healthy 15% growth in sales for the first half of its financial year on the back of ‘positive contributions’ from the firm’s new acquisitions.

Slashing salt could prevent stomach cancer

Slashing salt could prevent stomach cancer

Reductions in salt intake, coupled with better labelling of salt levels in foods, could help to slash stomach cancer rates by 14%, according to new data compiled by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF).

Pork crisis in Estonia

Pork crisis in Estonia

Estonia’s pork production sector is facing a crisis as a result of high costs and competition from European imports.

UK MPs call for reversal of DSM moratorium

UK MPs call for reversal of DSM moratorium

By Arabella Mileham

A committee of British MPs has criticised the European Commission for demanding that the UK introduce a moratorium on desinewed meat (DSM), describing it as “heavy handed and disproportionate”.

Office of Fair Trading probes Premier Foods disposal

Office of Fair Trading probes Premier Foods disposal

By Rod Addy

The Office of Fair Trading’s (OFT’s) investigation of Premier Foods’ sale of its vinegar and pickles business to Mizkan Group is unlikely to hamper the process, according to financial analyst Clive Black.

Food firms can’t ignore intellectual resources

Food firms can’t ignore intellectual resources

By Rod Addy

Food and drink manufacturers can’t afford to ignore their intellectual capital and are weaker at taking stock of it than companies in other industries, according to consultancy ClearFood.

Palm oil-free may be emerging trend

Palm oil-free may be emerging trend

By Rod Addy

A shift towards palm oil-free foods and ingredients could be an emerging trend in Europe, according to market analysts.

Dioxin dietary exposure falls in Europe: EFSA report

Dioxin dietary exposure falls in Europe: EFSA report

By Jane Joseph

A new EFSA report says that dietary exposure to dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), toxic chemicals that accumulate in the food chain, has decreased across Europe in recent years.

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