As the European Commission finalises its EU-wide report on so-called dual quality food, JRC director Elke Anklam reveals ‘dual quality’ products have been identified in “some Member States” across the bloc, irrespective of geography.
Food sales throughout Europe have grown over the past five years – but not all regions and categories have performed equally. What areas are expanding and where are food makers losing out?
FDE: ‘Products may be different but there’s no East-West divide’
For the moment, there is no evidence to suggest manufacturers are using lower quality or less nutritious ingredients in food and drink products in Eastern Europe, the Commission has said, after meeting with manufacturers and consumer groups on dual quality...
The Middle East and Africa were the most dynamic markets for fresh food sales in 2015 as the Russian embargo hit Eastern European markets and Western consumers opted for convenience. But packaging innovations and the health and wellness trends could provide...
Poland is leading the way for food and drink innovation in Eastern Europe accounting for over a third of product launches in the region – but as one of the fastest growing economies in the EU, it’s also an interesting export destination, says Mintel.
Protein has been topping the ‘hottest ingredient’ lists for a while now - but how does demand break down region by region? FoodNavigator looks at some patterns in protein consumption across the world.
Europe accounts for around 23% of the global market for intense sweeteners, but this is largely biased towards western countries, according to Leatherhead.
Carlsberg’s CEO warned today that its Russian subsidiary Baltika Breweries is considering brewery closures due to a fragile consumer confidence affected by the ongoing Ukraine crisis.
Carlsberg’s CEO says that deadly clashes between police and opposition protestors in Ukraine have not hit beer sales yet but hinted that they could do so in future.
The UK food and beverage industry could do more to grasp export opportunities in Eastern and Central Europe, said experts at a London workshop organised by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) last week.
Frutarom Savory Solutions, a division of Israel-based flavours giant Frutarom, is doubling capacity in Sittensen, Germany, to meet growing demand for savoury flavours from Germany and Eastern Europe.
Firmenich has opened a new Culinary Centre of Excellence in Vienna, Austria focused on savoury flavours, responding to continuing high demand from customers in the region, the company has said.
Flavour and botanical specialist Frutarom has expanded its presence in emerging Eastern markets by wrapping up a €34.6m deal to acquire Slovenian flavour firm Etol.
Cargill has announced plans to invest €20m in two cocoa and chocolate production facilities in Germany as it looks to boost its presence domestically and in Eastern Europe.
British bakery firm, Warburtons, has announced plans to invest and diversify its business over the next ten years, both in the UK and abroad as it sees strong performance in gluten-free and eastern European markets.
Confectionery sales in Europe dwindle as new product developments (NPD) have not met consumer preferences which demands more definite health claims, according to an analyst at Mintel.
Investment in a new £150k production line by UK-based Gordon Rhodes & Son will boost production capacity of its bespoke seasonings and mixes by up to 60% and improve customer service, says the company.
Demand for corrugated paper and board food packaging in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is set to be hit by the recession with either minimal or negative growth forecast over the next five years.
Supported by supplier migration, Eastern Europe has gained ground in the global chocolate market as health concerns eat into the Western European share, according to new research.
Kerry has agreed to the acquisition of the savoury flavourings business Dera Holding NV in order to pursue its drive into markets in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
Political and economic stability in Eastern Europe makes an attractive proposition for food and drink manufacturers, according to Leatherhead, especially as Western European markets are marked by maturity and recession.
Ingredients firm Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is to consolidate its
position in Eastern Europe's burgeoning market for sunflower seed
by gaining control of a plant in the Ukraine.
Central and Eastern European sugar processors are bearing the brunt
of new EU reforms due to dominant Western European companies within
the industry acting in a political and not economic manner, claims
an agricultural expert.
Inbev have reported strong third quarter results with revenues up
11 per cent to €3.54bn, led by strong sales in Central and Eastern
Europe and Latin America.
Ingredients giant Tate & Lyle is considering the sale of its
Food & Industrial Ingredients, Europe (TALFIIE) division, in a
move designed to sharpen its focus on value added ingredients, the
firm announced yesterday.
Danisco's takeover of Genencor International, the EU sugar reform
and rising raw material prices feature prominently in the group's
recently published annual report.
Rewe, Europe's fourth largest retailer, has revealed ambitious
plans to increase its market share and expand internationally using
its €1billion investment budget for 2006.
Rewe, Europe's fourth biggest retailer, plans to invest around €220
million into Bulgaria over the next three to five years as entry
into the Eastern European market eases.
Gains for food makers laid out as Eastern Europe's food retail
sector continues to hot up and more international chains look to
increase their market shares by expanding beyond the major cities,
says a new report.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development moved to calm
investor fears over state intervention in Russia and outlined a new
focus on Eastern Europe at its annual conference, reports Chris
Mercer.
Eastern Europe continues to offer an immediate solution for the
world's major brewers in the face of declining western markets, as
SABMiller cautiously buys up Slovakian brewer Topvar, writes
Chris Mercer.
Ambitious US ingredients supplier Cargill boosts its war chest,
announcing a 35 per cent rise in profit for the third quarter of
2005, on gains from commodity trading and its animal feed and steel
businesses.
Givaudan, the world's number one fragrance and flavour player, saw
its flavour sales slip by 6.5 per cent for the first quarter, yet
the group reported strong growth across Eastern Europe and Russia,
reinforcing the growing importance...
Danish ingredients giant Chr Hansen, currently on its 'magical
sensory tour' across Eastern Europe, has unveiled new products in
Russia to inspire local manufacturers, Angela Drujinina
reports.
An ambitious transport project set to provide a high-speed goods
link across Eastern Europe later this year will form the backbone
of the EU's transport integration plan, making the region a more
attractive base for food producers...
Russian sauce specialist Baltimor has used its modernised
production lines to create a range of added value products based on
well-known flavours, as more domestic firms improve quality to
tackle foreign competition, reports Angela...
CEE-foodindustry.com caught up with Chr Hansen in Prague at
the beginning of a five-week marketing odyssey designed to bring
the company closer to the emerging markets of Eastern Europe.
Europe's blossoming organic food production, already benefiting
from the world's biggest organic food research budget, is predicted
to grow fastest in the EU's new member states over the next few
years, presenting new...
Three of Europe's biggest beer makers have reported mixed results
this week, with Scottish & Newcastle, Carlsberg and Heineken
all underlining the need to cut costs and increase advertising
expenditure, especially for premium...
German retailer Rewe has made two acquisitions in eastern Europe
this week, strengthening its position in the Slovak and Croat
supermarket sectors, writes Chris Jones.
