Food industry must tap consumer needs, says CIAA
The European food industry has announced that its bi-annual congress in Brussels will be firmly focused on meeting consumers needs.
Archives for May 14, 2006
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Vitafoods 2006: kids driving the health revolution
Healthy eating is no longer motivated simply by self-interest. Family welfare has become the overriding concern, and children have become the real driving force behind the health trend.
Delhaize turns European sales around
Belgian supermarket Delhaize has announced a 9.1 per cent rise in first-quarter domestic sales and strong growth in Greece, following a tough 2005 on the European retail scene.
Commissioner warns of obesity-related economic melt-down
Obesity threatens not only our physical health, but also the health of our economies, the European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection said in his closing speech at last weeks EU - US Conference on Diet Physical Activity and Health.
More magnesium, less copper could benefit health
People with more magnesium and less copper in their blood could reduce their risk of death from cancer by as much as 50 per cent, says a new study from France.
The secret behind mega-brands
'Mega-brands' have become so imbedded in the consciousness of American consumers that they continue to dominate and shape the food industry, despite often being at odds with the USDA's Dietary Guidelines, according to an expert in nutrition science.
Consumers seek 'trust marks' as sign of quality, says firm
Consumers are increasingly looking for quality seals and trust marks on food products, which provide a fast and easy indication of the item's benefits, according to research conducted by ConAgra Foods.
NutraIngredients.com wins food industry award
NutraIngredients.com has been named Website of the Year in the prestigious 2006 Business Food and Drink Journalism awards.
Somerfield sidelines ethics for new focus
Britain's fifth largest supermarket chain Somerfield today announced a new advertising campaign with the slogan "giving you what you want", but has taken the unfashionable step of sidelining ethical practices.
Cadbury Schweppes to face lawsuit over 'all natural' 7UP
Just a month after the reformulation of its flagship 7Up drink, Cadbury Schweppes is set to face a lawsuit that accuses the firm of deceptively advertising the product as 'natural'.