CSM to increase prices in 2011 due to hike in commodity costs
CSM will be forced to increase prices and reformulate products in 2011 due to the “dramatic increase” in commodity costs said the Dutch firm as it posted its full year results.
Archives for February 24, 2011
Organic Monitor predicts more investment in European organic sector
Organic Monitor predicts an eight per cent rise of European organic food and drink sales in 2011, as the global economy is coming out of recession more capital is now available for companies to invest.
Repeated exposures may offer better measure of consumer liking: Study
Single exposure tests to predict long-term consumer preferences may be less reliable than previously thought, according new research
Scientists developing ‘rechargeable’ antimicrobial layer for food processing surfaces
The germ-killing properties of a prototype nano-scale antimicrobial layer for food handling surfaces can be chemically ‘recharged’ every time it is rinsed with household bleach, said US scientists.
Commission introduces measures to ease EU sugar deficit
A European Commission initiative to release 500,000 tonnes of out of quota sugar onto the EU market has been backed by member states in the EU sugar management committee today.
UK invites meat research projects, details hygiene control costs
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) is commissioning new research as part of a wholesale review of meat controls in a bid to modernise hygiene in production and processing.
Reformulation gathers pace in Italy
As the Italian Health Ministry steps up pressure on the country’s food sector to help reduce health risks by improving nutrition, industry federation Federalimentare says that reformulation is already making a significant difference.