Big brands slow to spot UK energy-boosting drinks trend, analyst
Large beverage players have ‘been a little slow of the mark’ in benefiting from a UK consumer trend towards consuming energy drinks for general rather than sports purpose.
Archives for October 26, 2011
Ferrero to tap into rapid Indian chocolate growth with new production site – analysts
Italian chocolatier Ferrero has opened its first production facility in India; a chocolate market analysts have said has huge potential.
UK food producer fined after worker loses most of hand
A major European food business has “accepted liability” after being prosecuted and fined over two health and safety related incidents at a production plant in the UK.
Food price inflation rises again: USDA
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has raised its forecast for food price inflation in 2011, citing the influence of higher food commodity and energy prices, and stronger global food demand.
Trade group urges education drive to boost Malaysian bakery sector
Changing consumer eating patterns and greater western influence has seen an upward trend in the bakery industry in Malaysia, but trade group urges education drive to enhance the sector’s growth potential.
Innovation food centre targets production gap in New Zealand
New Zealand’s first processed food innovation centre opened yesterday, marking the launch of a wider government plan to fulfil a gap in food research, development and manufacturing.
Chr. Hansen hails new cheese culture club members
Danish food ingredients specialist Chr. Hansen is poised to launch a new range of cheese cultures that it claims will radically extend the shelf-life taste profile of products such as feta.
Market entry of a microalgae-derived fat reducer edges nearer
Commercial scale-up of a microalgae derived flour algae is expected to get underway in December this year, with anticipated market entry for set for 2012, claims Solazyme and Roquette.
Juna aims to cause Andean stir in UK juice sector
Juice startup Juna claims that it will shake-up the UK juice market following the recent launch of a new all-natural nectar range made mango, lulo, guanabana and mora fruits.
60-second interview: Mariano Gascon, VP research & development, Wixon
Sodium reduction: To boldly go... lower and lower
Food manufacturers are under increasing pressure to reduce sodium, but surveys suggest many shoppers are, well, not that bothered. So where does this leave firms plugging sodium reduction solutions? Elaine Watson asks Mariano Gascon, R&D chief at...
Jury finds for Novozymes in patent infringement case against Danisco
Danisco was told by a US court to pay Danish food ingredients producer Novozymes $18.3m in damages for patent infringement.
FMC to acquire Chilean natural color and health ingredients firm
FMC Corporation has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Chilean natural colors and specialty ingredients firm South Pole Biogroup, as it looks to expand its food ingredients portfolio.
Salmonella contaminated pork recall was a formality – Danish Crown
European pork provider Danish Crown has recalled a ‘small’ amount of pork meat after batch samples tested positive for Salmonella contamination.