EFSA up and running
The Management Board of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) met yesterday for the first time after the finalisation of the scientific committee and panels which give the authority its core capability.
Archives for June 19, 2003
New player on flavours field
Privately-held Swiss botanical extracts company Emil Flachsmann is to come under the wing of flavours multinational Frutarom, following an agreement between the two companies announced this week. The combined businesses expect sales volumes of more...
Organics continue to grow - naturally!
Growing consumer awareness about health issues and the potential benefits of a healthy diet, mixed with concerns about genetic engineering, have created an expanding market for natural and organic products. A look at the Mintel Global New Products...
Nederburg sets out its global credentials
South Africa's Distell group is hoping to push international sales of its market-leading Nederburg brand after a significant investment in brand support, production and logistics. Germany, Ireland and Canada top the list of major markets for the...
Staff shortages slow down EFSA progress
The management board of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) met on Wednesday for the first time after the setting up of - in the words of the chairman Stuart Slorach - the "main cornerstones of the Authority" But a key obstacle to EFSA...
Rapid results from Listeria test
Earlier this week we reported on the online launch of a database containing 20 years of research on the food-borne pathogen Listeria. Today, a new rapid Listeria test from UK company Oxoid claims to provide 'peace-of-mind' in food testing laboratories.
Chill out with Entenmann's
Bakery firm Entenmann's is expanding into the UK frozen dessert category with a range of serve-from-the-freezer products. The move is part of the brand's bid to become a major player across all ambient, chilled and frozen food areas.
Convenience, innovation under the spotlight
Convenient breakfast cereals, soluble Spanish coffee, snacks you can eat with one hand and confectionery bubbles all feature in Mintel's latest monthly round up of new product innovation.
Steady results for Danisco
A satisfactory fourth quarter helped Danish ingredients giant Danisco achieve a 17 per cent increase in earnings per share for the 2002/2003. The company reports a particularly strong performance from its texturant products which met their growth target.