French fight for stake in UK wine market
A 40 per cent increase in marketing funds should help French wine makers tackle falling sales in the UK and combat the very real threat from New World wines.
Archives for October 18, 2005
Food industry commits to salt reduction by 2010 in Ireland
The market for salt-reduced food formulations set to rise in Ireland as government and scientists launch campaign to slice the salt from consumer diets.
Flavour market pushes demand for Indian oleoresins
Flavours continue to push growth for oleoresins, the food industry hears this week in India.
France fails to halt EU subsidy cuts for WTO
EU moves to cut agricultural subsidies survived a French-led revolt in an emergency Council of Ministers meeting Tuesday, but calls for closer scrutiny of Commission negotiations could still dash a deal at the WTO.
Consumer conscience on the increase
Animal-friendly meat is a potentially lucrative market for UK food retailers as demand for ethical produce rises.
CP Kelco raises pectin and xanthan gum prices
Leading pectin and xanthan gum supplier CP Kelco becomes the latest hydrocolloid firm to pass costs onto the market, announcing price rises across its biogum, carrageenan and cellulose gum range.