Buyers driving down hydrocolloid prices
Commoditisation and the dominance of price over all other considerations has driven hydrocolloid prices downwards for the last 20 years, according to an industry expert.
Archives for November 30, 2005
Discounters seen as opportunity for Wal-Mart
The world's leading retailer may be set to move into Germany's discount market in a bid to salvage its position in the country and strengthen its presence in Europe.
EU strengthens allergen labelling
From 25 November, the new rules, introduced by EC Directive 89/2003, will require pre-packed foods sold in the European Union to show clearly on the label if they contain any of 12 listed allergenic foods as an ingredient.
Australia, NZ reveal new health claims proposal
Australia and New Zealand's food authority has published new proposals for a health claims standard that would allow disease risk reduction claims for the first time.
Unilever's Pro-Activ to be reimbursed by French insurer
Unilever said yesterday that it had signed a deal with Maaf Assurances that will see the French insurer reimbursing policyholders for consumption of its cholesterol-lowering Pro-Activ range.
Barry Callebaut chocolate could be good for the brain
The world's leading cocoa processor Barry Callebaut said yesterday that it had new evidence to support the anti-cancer and anti-ageing benefits of its healthy chocolate Acticoa.
Grocery competition saves shoppers billions
Fierce price wars between the UK's leading supermarkets has squeezed grocery prices, saving consumers £3 billion in shopping bills but impacting on suppliers' profitability, according to new research by Verdict.
Ahold anticipates revival through US split
After experiencing a difficult year, Dutch retailer Ahold will split its discredited US food venture in a bid to increase efficiency.