Archives for October 20, 2008

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Russian regions present new possibilities for food firms

By Jess Halliday

The high potential of the Russian market is no longer centered solely on Moscow and St Petersburg, according to National Starch Food Innovation, but prosperity in the regions is opening up broader opportunities.

Backing for frozen foods in nutrition programs

By Sarah Hills

An industry association is calling for frozen foods to be recognized in official government child nutrition programs, highlighting the importance of a varied and healthy diet.

Dispatches from SIAL

Gourmet Pidy edible spoon targets baking sophistication

By Lindsey Partos in Paris

Surviving, and thriving, in a pressing economic climate will dominate the modus operandi for bakers and pastry makers active in today's, and tomorrow's, market and innovative concepts that can ramp up underlying growth are essential, such as the...

Dispatches from SIAL

PCB Creation plugs firmly into chocolate design innovation

By Lindsey Partos in Paris

When the going gets tough, the tough innovate. So is the message underpinning this year's food trade exhibition SIAL, with swathes of new product designs potentially injecting innovative ideas into the portfolio of confectionery firms operating in...

Demand for zeaxanthin moves to drinks market

By Sarah Hills

Chrysantis said it is developing its eye-health ingredient zeaxanthin for use in food and beverages as the company announced it is boosting its sales force to meet growing demand in the supplement sector.

MGP Ingredients outsources flour supply to boost profits

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

MGP Ingredients has announced that it has stopped production at its Atchison flour mill in Kansas and intends to switch the sourcing of its wheat flour to ConAgra for its protein and starch ingredients.