Archives for September 7, 2008

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Mars braced for ongoing reformulation battle

By Neil Merrett

Mars says it will continue to reformulate its products to remove artificial colours, additives and saturated fats where feasible, as it launches a new advertising campaign to play up its ingredient commitments.

EU sugar woes are not yet over at ABF

By staff reporter

While there has been more optimism hovering over the post-reform EU sugar industry this year, ABF cites the new regime as having an on-going effect on the profits of its sugar division.

Industry can help climate by reducing meat in products

By Jess Halliday

As a UN expert urges a reduction in meat consumption to help tackle climate change, food manufacturers can help by using less meat in products and ensuring what meat they do use is reared with higher welfare standards.

Hurricane wake-up call for business and boy scouts

Louisiana was holding its breath when Hurricane Gustav made landfall last week. It promised to be the mother of all storms as it roared towards the Gulf Coast but fortunately the region, along with the food industry it supports, was spared.