UK consumers thirst for Mexican chillies
Mexican chilli sales have surged for UK ingredients business EHL, with demand for the fruit and its spice up 20% in the past year, according to the company.
Archives for May 24, 2012
Commission denies rising food price is competition issue
Rising food prices across Europe are not attributable to a failure of competition dynamics in the food industry, according to a report just issued by the European Competition Network (ECN).
Premier Foods’ dilemma: Disposals needed but will bread go?
UK food group Premier Foods will need to rid businesses in order to stabilise following its ‘truly awful’ full year results, analysts say, but predictions of sell-offs remain mixed.
Malaysia’s palm oil market is mature but Indonesia holds growth potential: Rabobank
A mature palm oil market and scarce land for expansion in Malaysia means Indonesia is set to underpin increased production due to its considerably younger profile, a Rabobank report suggests.
Chinese sucralose supply shortage: ‘No one is coming to the plate with economical sucralose’
Firms sourcing sucralose from China are struggling to secure supplies owing to a combination of factors including rising demand as sugar prices rise, electricity shortages in southern China and tighter enforcement of environmental legislation,...
Trade relations between Russia and EU worsens
Denmark has announced a complete ban on exports of breeding pigs into Russian, Belarus and Kazakhstan after trade relations between Russia and the EU worsened.
Edible oil or industrial oil in China?
A Chinese oil firm has been ordered to cease manufacturing of its edible oil over suspicions products are contaminated with industrial fatty oils.
No cuts to gluten free food prescriptions, say dieticians
The British Dietectic Association (BDA) has backed calls to provide free gluten free staples on prescription in the UK.
Mexican authenticity is crucial to appeal to modern US consumers, says Bell Flavors
At-home preparation of Mexican food is on the up in the United States, mirroring restaurant trends, where Mexican food is growing faster than any other segment, according to Bell Flavors and Fragrances.
CEO: Flowers Foods ‘in great shape’ to drive further bakery industry consolidation
Flowers Foods is “in great shape” to do more deals as the US bakery sector continues to consolidate, says its boss.
Thai food industry will remain robust within new EU-like network, says top food institute
Thailand is set to economically merge with its geographical neighbours by 2015, but its food industry will withstand economic pressures and flourish over the next decade, the head of the country’s top food institute said.
Australia-Malaysia sign food trade accord
A free trade agreement between Australia and Malaysia will open a robust corridor for food trade between the two countries, experts say.