Carrefour strengthens position in China
Intense competition in Western food markets is driving European retailers to take advantage of increasing demand and access to Asian markets.
Archives for October 31, 2005
Enzyme giant Novozymes reports solid growth
Continual productivity improvements are behind Novozymes' solid performance since it was floated on the stock market in 2000, according to CEO Steen Riisgaard.
Italian gourmet sector targets US consumers
An ambitious Italian gourmet food promotion programme could transform the fortunes of a revitalised sector - as long as EU bureaucracy doesn't ruin everything.
Advitech aims for psoriasis deal by year-end
Advitech is embroiled in discussions with potential partners to bring its XP-828L product to market, targeting sufferers of mild to moderate psoriasis and other inflammatory diseases.
Energy increases force Tate & Lyle price rise
Tate & Lyle's European food and industrial ingredients division proposed increase of 10 to 15 per cent on new contracts for certain products highlights again the impact of rocketing energy prices on the ingredients market.
Swiss retailers adopt UK strategy to beat discounters
The imminent assault on the over-priced Swiss grocery market by discount retailers Aldi and Lidl has prompted supermarkets to mimic UK-style price wars to marginalise the threat.
Rice ingredient launched as nutritional dairy replacer
A new ingredient made from rice could allow ice cream, yoghurt and protein bar manufacturers to make grain claims on their products, say scientists at food research company CRM.
Single-serve PET ready for Italy's regulatory change
Proposed regulatory changes in the Italian market has led a Canadian machine maker to team up with two other companies in developing what they say is a cheaper way of making a lighter single-servebottle.
Natural flavor enhancer promises greater shelf stability
Blue Pacific's new functional flavor system offers health-minded beverage makers the promise of shelf stability without the threat of ringing or separation.
BioGaia 'is approaching profitability'
Swedish probiotic biotech company BioGaia is making headway in its short-term mission to attain profitability, reporting a 39 percent increase in sales to SEK 16.4 million for 3Q 2005.
New Cargill sweetener targets dairy desserts and baked goods
Ingredients giant Cargill has launched a new line of sweeteners designed to reduce the number of calories in frozen dairy desserts and sweetened bakery products such as cake, muffins and brownies, without altering the taste.
Slow Food movement gathers momentum
Good food may stimulate our senses, but it also reflects centuries of culinary culture, customs and unique aspects of life, as highlighted in a recent Slow Food exhibition in Montpellier.