Report reveals fragility of Canadian beef industry
The Canadian beef industry has lost an estimated $5 billion (€3.8 bn) since the discovery of a single BSE-infected cow in Canada last year, according to a new report from BMO's Economics Department.
Archives for November 30, 2004
A first, common source of food poisoning grown in lab
The norovirus, a highly contagious source of food poisoning, has been successfully grown in the lab for the first time, report US researchers.
Branded business boosts Arla Foods UK
A focus on strong brands in a market dominated by own label products helped Arla Foods UK post impressive growth figures in 2004. And with increasing pressure on milk suppliers from the multiple grocers likely to curb profitability, branded goods are...
Membrane technology adds value to natural flavours
Suppliers of natural flavours could gain a competitive edge with the arrival in Europe of new facilities that ramp up production of natural extracts produced through pervaporation, a membrane-related technology that produces value-added flavours,...
Tomlinskaya growth pegged by egg yolk problem
A Russian ingredients company is finding it hard to meet growing demand for its egg protein products because of problems finding buyers for the by-product - powdered egg yolk. Angela Drujinina reports.
Glisten moves into health segment with Halo buy
Announcing its half-year results back in September, the UK-based confectionery group Glisten said that it expected to make further acquisitions in niche markets, as it sought to build on strong sales over the last three years. Now, less than three...
Heineken expands African unit
Heineken, the Dutch brewer, has continued to extend its reach into some of the world's lesser-known beer markets with an agreement to take a controlling stake in Nigeria's Consolidated Breweries, writes Chris Jones.
Foster's to launch beer in Russia
Australian beer giant Foster's has teamed up with Russia's leading brewer to become the latest contender for riches in the Russian beer market gold mine, but the competition is strong, writes Chris Mercer.
Shell launches equipment-protecting hydraulic oil
Shell has launched a new generation of hydraulic oils, Shell Tellus and Shell Tellus Premium, designed to achieve better equipment wear protection.
Monsanto GM ingredient rejected
EU environmental experts yesterday voted against proposals to overturn the bans of genetically modified (GM) crops in five countries, at the same time the group failed to reach a majority decision on clearing a GM crop ingredient into the European...