Archives for February 6, 2006
Suppliers warm to global trading relationships
The last 24 months have seen more of the world's leading food manufacturers switch to a new type of global supply contract with international supermarkets, encouraged by clear financial gains.
Tayto ends Golden Wonder turmoil
Northern Irish snack manufacturer Tayto has offered administrators an attractive bid for the remaining Golden Wonder plant, but will absorb the business into its own operations rather than take the old headquarters.
Report examines health and wellness trends set for growth
A recent report by Information Resources Inc. (IRI) examines the health and wellness sectors of the food industry, revealing which areas are best poised for growth.
AquaNova applies NovaSOL to isoflavones
AquaNova has applied its solubilization technology to soy isoflavones, resulting in a fat- and water-soluble form that has been shown to greatly improve bioavailability.
European vanilla supplies strengthened
The recent authorisation of vanilla imports from Madagascar could help secure the supply of a valuable food and beverage ingredient.
EU accuses US of 'twisting truth' over Doha proposals
The EU has attacked the US for 'seriously twisting the truth about the value of the European Unions agricultural market access offer in the Doha Round'.
ConAgra to sell meat business as part of reorganization
ConAgra Foods has announced that it is to sell most of its refrigerated meats businesses, in a deal worth almost $2 billion, as it attempts to streamline its operations.
Hite plans big bottled water launch in South Korea
South Korean brewer Hite announced Friday it work with Jinro, the country's leading distiller, to create the leading bottled water brand on the national market.
US to hold South Korea trade talks
South Korea and the United States are set to begin talks on a free trade agreement that promises to benefit food and drink sector firms on both sides of the Pacific.
Excessive aflatoxin levels found in UK spice
A spice powder in the UK has been discovered to contain excessive levels of aflatoxins.
Obesity may contribute to type 1 diabetes, say scientists
Obesity has long been recognized as a cause for type-2 diabetes, but scientists now say that the disease may be a factor in accelerated type-1 diabetes in some children.