CIUS ‘disappointed’ by EC out-of-quota sugar measures
The European Sugar Users Association (CIUS) has criticised the European Commission’s out-of-quota sugar measures which it claims have left sugar users unable to plan ahead.
Archives for February 13, 2013
EU ministers to discuss horsemeat scandal
Agriculture ministers from the European countries affected by the horsemeat scandal are meeting in Brussels this evening to discuss the issue as investigations continue.
dutch brewer will not 'change course' in china
Heineken hints at appetite for non-core European disposals in FY 2012 results call
Heineken said today it is reviewing its non-core European businesses that don’t focus fully on beer, and asking whether its ownership of such assets makes strategic sense.
Natural vs. synthetic: ‘The consumer will always choose the natural product’
Switching to natural colours can be an important product differentiator, as consumers around the world will always choose a natural product when given the option, says ingredient firm Chr. Hansen.
uk drinks firm upset by 'inaccurate' daily mail article
AG Barr slams ‘absolutely untrue’ IRN-BRU sugar deception claims
AG Barr tells BeverageDaily.com it is 'very concerned' by an inaccurate article in UK national newspaper the Daily Mail, claiming it prefers profit to consumer health by hiding sugar values on cans of IRN-BRU Regular.
ASA upholds complaint against Weetabix online app targeting kids
The UK’s Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has upheld a complaint against Weetabix’s online app WeetaKid and ruled that the app can no longer exist in its current form.
Political persuasions may influence consumers’ brand choices: Study
Consumers of differing political ideologies may also make different purchase decisions when it comes to foods, according to new research.
Sealed Air Diversey works on lactic acid applications
Sealed Air Diversey is working on a project enabling beef processors to apply lactic acid as an anti-microbial to carcasses, following its approval for such use within the EU.
OIE upholds ‘negligible risk’ status for Brazil over BSE
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) Scientific Commission for Animal Diseases has confirmed that it will not withdraw Brazil's “negligible risk” status for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).
Stevia is not just another E-number, says Euromonitor
Stevia’s credentials as a plant-derived sweetener and uptake from large manufacturers will prevent it from being seen as just another E-number, according to market research organisation Euromonitor.
French omega-3 supplier set for home-market margarine debut
French supplier Polaris says it is in talks with a French manufacturer to introduce its omega-3 into a margarine product this year.