Selling off brands may not solve Premier Foods’ woes
The latest profit warning from Premier Foods has prompted more speculation about a sell-off of some of its brands.
Archives for October 6, 2011
Global food prices drop to lowest level since December 2010
There has been a slight decline in global food prices in September but world cereal markets are set to remain tight, said the FAO in its latest evaluation of crop prospects and the global food production.
Pending battery hen ban prompts egg replacer for mayonnaise
An extension to its existing Geltec range allows for egg substitution in the manufacture of mayonnaise, and could help producers offset expected liquid egg price hikes next year, says UK supplier Fayrefield FoodTec.
Commercial sensitivity holding back nano research disclosure in food sector, says scientist
The European food industry wants to be more transparent in terms of its use of nanotechnology but is constrained by commercial sensitivity, claims a speaker at a Brussels seminar to address criticism of secrecy over nanotech.