Nestlé gets the green light for UK expansion
Nestlé’s scheme to expand operations at its Product Technology Centre in York cleared the final hurdle last week at a planning meeting of City of York Council.
Archives for September 26, 2011
3M/Kraft expect global impact for new lactic acid test
3M and Kraft Foods have developed a new testing procedure to monitor lactic acid levels in food and help manufacturers assess product quality.
Four-year plan sees Granarolo target acquisitions and €1.6bn turnover
Italian dairy company Granarolo says it is pursuing a €1.6bn turnover as part of a four-year growth plan that will see the firm pursue more acquisitions both at home and internationally.
‘Flavour tripping’ protein shows novelty sweetener potential – or does it?
New research unravelling the mechanisms behind the ‘flavour tripping’ effects of a rare fruit protein could help to develop novelty sweeteners, but experts are split on its long term applications.
Peruvian expedition reveals new cacao flavours
Newly identified types of cacao plants with unique flavours that could be in the confectionery industry have been identified by researchers exploring the Peruvian Amazon Basin.
Mars goes Fairtrade with Maltesers
Mars has announced that Maltesers will be its first brand to carry the Fairtrade mark from June 2012, the commitment follows similar moves from Cadbury and Nestle.