Global cereal initiative promises long term benefits
A new scientific programme promises to transform the development of the planet's three most important crops: rice, wheat and maize.
Archives for January 26, 2006
UK's large retailers increase bill paying period
The UK's largest food retailers last year increased the time they take to pay their bills by seven days, putting more pressure on their suppliers.
Brand erosion threatens famous labels
Private label popularity is challenging the reign of famous brands, leaving European manufacturers with a tricky dilemma: should they produce more private labels to recover profits or adapt their trademarked goods to meet changing consumer needs?
Frutarom develops natural tasting citrus flavours
Frutarom has developed unique processing technology that it claims maintains the true natural flavour of citrus fruit.
EU firms can withstand sugar reform, says study
The slow nature of EU sugar regime reform should enable European producers to offset the worst effects, according to a new credit rating report.
Price war "just the beginning" for ambitious Asda
Britain's second largest supermarket Asda has announced a £102 million investment to lower prices on key products so far this year, turning up the heat on rival chains.
Food allergies still ignored, says group
A pressure group in the UK is using food allergy and intolerance week to highlight what they see as a serious lack of understanding of the condition.
Commission guidance documents aim to clarify hygiene laws
In a bid to help food companies understand the EU's complex new food safety hygiene rules, the European Commission yesterday published three guidance documents on the regulations.
Europe's soft drinks firms ban adverts to children
Soft drinks firms will voluntarily ban advertising to children across the European Union in an effort to curb public criticism amid the bloc's growing obesity problem.