Euromonitor advises on emerging markets strategy for soft drinks
Euromonitor predicts that Africa and the Middle East present the best opportunities for soft drink manufacturers as global sales growth slows.
Archives for September 20, 2009
New gluten to offer formulation enhancements
A low-salt, low-fat gluten ingredient is being developed in Australia, with the potential to offer formulators a product with a lighter colour and enhanced texture.
Danisco combines emulsifiers, gums & systems
Danisco is merging its emulsifiers and gums & systems divisions under one Enablers umbrella so it can tap a bigger pool of resources for innovation and operations.
Italian association to boost stevia awareness in Europe
A new association is aiming to promote knowledge and research into stevia sweeteners in Italy and abroad, and is seeking active members and funding.
Intervene on meat, WWF tells government
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has released a report calling on the UK government take an active role in reducing meat consumption.
Are health claims curbing freedom of speech?
The US FDA is being sued over its health claims regime – actions that are unlikely to succeed according to most pundits – but they raise serious questions about healthy food messaging and free speech that are being felt globally.
FrieslandCampina denies delay in selling cheese business
Newly merged FrieslandCampina has denied reports that the sale of its cheese business in Bleskensgraaf will be handed over to the European Commission in order to meet the disposal deadline.