Ferrero names internal candidate as next CEO
Ferrero has appointed a CEO to take over duties from Giovanni Ferrero, who will become executive chairman.
Archives for March 29, 2017
EU to launch robotic pizza delivery
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises will use robots to deliver pizzas to customers living near to selected stores across Germany and the Netherlands in a new robotics project aiming to hit the ground running.
First solid chocolate Easter Egg hits UK shelves
The Solid Chocolate Company has launched what it claims is the world’s first Solid Chocolate Egg.
Fraunhofer centre to focus on microfluidic “lab-on-a-chip” technology
Fraunhofer is to open a site in Ireland to focus on microfluidic “lab-on-a-chip” technologies.
Sugar, salt and fat taxes are 'very positive', says Health Commissioner
The EU Health Commissioner has said that taxation on certain ingredients and products can be a “very powerful” tool for tackling health issues, including obesity. Campaigners have welcomed his comments but food industry representatives said small...
UK guidelines target cakes and cereals in drive to cut sugar by 20%
The UK Government has set out sugar limits for popular foods with the aim of improving children's health by removing 200,000 tonnes of sugar from the UK market by 2020.
Britvic eyes up opportunities in ‘vibrant’ soft drinks category
British soft drinks producer Britvic says there are still ‘huge opportunities’ for growth within the soft drinks category: notably in low/no calorie drinks, personalized drinks, and the convenience channel.
Australian volumes help drive Hilton Food profit
An increase in production capacity in Australia and favourable currency conditions have helped Hilton Food Group to revenue and profit growth in 2016.
Brazil standing by export hope as meat scandal cools
The rotten meat scandal that rocked Brazil has not dented the country’s ambitious sales drive, according to the Brazilian Beef Exporters Association (ABIEC).
Oikos fights government plans to abandon Norway's organic targets
Oslo’s government has announced plans to reduce its ambitious organic targets, sparking a backlash from the country's lead organic trade group who advise their government to 'Look to Sweden'.
Dispatches from Pittcon 2017
SCION tailors GC offering to meet specific analytical requirements
SCION Instruments has set its sights on tailoring the capabilities of gas chromatography systems to meet specific analytical requirements.