Vegetable juice firms target booming Chinese market
Grasping the booming opportunities in the Chinese food and beverage market, Japanese food conglomerate Kagome has linked up with Chinese firm to bring vegetable and fruit juices to the market.
Archives for July 14, 2005
Study backs operating efficiency of organic sector
Organic production produces the same corn and soybean yields as conventional farming, but consumes 30 percent less energy and uses no pesticides, according to a revealing new study.
A first, pectin ingredient enters Cargill's portfolio
Acquisitive US ingredients firm Cargill leapfrogs into a leading pectin position as the Citrico acquisition clears allowing pectin products to fall into Cargill's portfolio, reports Lindsey Partos.
Obesity crisis spurs sugar warning proposal for soft drinks
Proposals to put cigarette-style health warnings on soft drinks to highlight the harmful effects of too many sugary beverages has been called patronizing by the American Beverage Association, writes Anthony Fletcher.
New tool to harmonise risk assessment of food ingredients
A new tool for food developers, Europe's food risk agency recommends the launch of a harmonised food database across the EU to shed light on favourable and adverse effects food ingredients may have on our health.
Seniors driving the ready meals market
Food makers designing ready meals would be wise to consider the over fifties, after fresh research reveals they are driving a hefty slice of the market,reports Lindsey Partos.
Senator warns industry: change or prepare for backlash
Senator Tom Harkin claimed yesterday that if stringent self-regulation in the marketing of children's food products is not put into place soon, a backlash against the food industry is inevitable writes Anthony Fletcher.
Campina merger targets branded dairy trend
Campina will merge its European dairy businesses to insulate against retailer pressure and take advantage of growing consumer demand for branded, added value dairy products, reports Chris Mercer.