News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Fortitech Europe, part of the global network of international companies of Fortitech, has begun transferring production operations from its facility in Niløse, Denmark, to its new facility in Gadstrup, outside of Copenhagen.
Convenience, that dominated growth in global product categories form 2003 to 2004, will drive new product development in the next 12 months. Drinkable yoghurts, sugar substitutes and pre-prepared foods all enjoyed year on year double-digit growth,...
Danone's rapid expansion into the home and office delivery (HOD) bottled water market has given it a global market share to match that of rival Nestlé in recent years, but the growth has not come without a price, writes Chris Jones.
A revolutionary new system to reduce waste and increase the quality and productivity of liquid food production has been developed by a UK firm.
Divisions in Europe over allowing imports of genetically modified food ingredients clearly in evidence earlier this week when an EU regulatory committee postponed a vote on the entry of a Monsanto crop.
Danish ingredients giant Chr Hansen is about to launch an intensive research and marketing campaign across Eastern Europe to learn more about local taste preferences and beat the opposition to one of the world's most promising flavours markets.
World demand for packaging machinery is projected to rise over 4 per cent a year through 2008 to over $31 billion, with developing nations expected to register the strongest market gains, according to a recently published report by Freedonia.
The European food industry could see a unified version of labels on foodstuffs, and accompanying cost-savings, as Europe's executive arm calls for standardised labels across the EU, writes Lindsey Partos.