Bird flu hits Greece, spectre of losses looms
With the human-pathogenic form of bird flu hitting Greece, EU poultry processors are facing immense potential to damage to their industry due to losses from plunging consumer demand and exports.
Archives for October 17, 2005
Warning on nutrition claims as watchdog says Nestlé ad misleading
Dairy players must beware of misleading nutrition claims as the UK's advertising watchdog upholds a complaint against Nestle propelled by the country's vegan society.
Retailers must adapt to secure lucrative markets
PricewaterhouseCoopers' (PWC) asserts that retailers cannot afford to ignore emerging Eastern European markets - but warns that only the most exploratory and adaptable food retailers will succeed.
Time running out for High Street retailers, warns FPB
Independent High Street shops could be eradicated by 2015 unless leading supermarkets limit their expansion into the convenience sector, according to the Forum for Private Businesses (FPB).
Wild unveils new low-calorie soft drink formula
Ingredients firm Wild has devised a new solution for fizzy soft drinks with up to 40 per cent less sugar and no artificial sweeteners, offering more opportunities in low-calorie soft drinks.
Danisco launches new flavoured cheese cultures
A tutti-frutti-flavoured cheese culture will be launched by leading ingredients firm Danisco as flavour becomes increasingly important for dairy firms looking to add value to their products.
Asda Wal-Mart slammed for workers rights record
Asda Wal-Mart's treatment of workers has been condemned by unions and charities, who claim that the international retailer has drawn up a "chip away strategy" aimed at reducing costs and increasing productivity.
Rising processed food demand fuels flavour growth in India
Rising disposable incomes fuel strong double digit growth for processed food sales in India, creating new opportunities for international flavour houses ready to make the shift to Asia.
Europe's food agency investigates harmful PAHs in food
Europe's food agency calls on scientists across the food industry to contribute data on the potentially carcinogenic compounds Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) identified in foods.