English weather subdues ABF trading
Associated British Foods (ABF) has issued what stockbroker Shore Capital describes as a “rather subdued” trading update, following a disastrous UK beet sugar harvest
Archives for February 28, 2011
Emerging markets see Devro invest in new capacity
Scottish sausage skin maker Devro is seeing growth due to rising meat consumption in emerging markets and the demand for conversion of casings from gut to collagen in animal hides.
EC hails impending BPA ban as consumer protection landmark
The first part of a European ban on bisphenol A (BPA) in baby bottles comes into force tomorrow in what Brussels hailed as a ‘landmark’ move to safeguard consumer health and safety.
Recession may push Fairtrade off consumer radar
Fairtrade claims are currently less important to UK shoppers than health and even animal welfare product claims, data from MMR Research Worldwide indicates – while figures from the Fairtrade Foundation suggest ongoing growth.
Agrana invests €27.6m in its Russian plant
Agrana is investing €27.6m in expending its Russian fruit processing capacity, as it anticipates growing demand for fruit containing products.
Green & Black’s pledge hailed as Fairtrade UK reports £1bn retail sales
The conversion of Green & Black’s whole range and Ben and Jerry’s ingredients to Fairtrade this year could influence other companies to roll out further products under the label, said the Fairtrade Foundation as it announced its first £1bn in UK retail...
Conditioning process influences response and liking of new flavours: Study
Flavours can evoke specific feelings when introduced in a conditioned environment, and this may influence how consumers like them, suggests new research.