Consum decides to go it alone
In an unexpected move, Spanish supermarket operator Consum has decided to leave the Eroski retail group and pursue its own store development programme.
Archives for February 6, 2004
Edeka reaps rewards of restructuring
Edeka, the German food retail group, has reported an increase in turnover for 2003, a good performance in a market still struggling to lift itself out of recession. The improvement came as a result of the company's major cost cutting programme over...
More chocolate, anyone?
Although growth has been rapid for Nestlé in the Russian confectionery sector, there are a number of challenges to be tackled in order to ensure future expansion - low per capita consumption and ingredients supplies being the primary targets. We...
Low carb fad ups profits for wheat ingredients supplier
Higher margin ingredients continue to offer financial gains for textured wheat protein supplier MGP Ingredients. Driving deeper into the market in 2004 the company will pour millions of dollars into doubling production of this speciality ingredient,...
WHO calls for poultry vaccination
A targeted vaccination campaign for poultry at risk of being infected by the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus may be required in heavily affected countries to control the further spread of the epidemic, according to global animal and human...
Low-fat foods to stem diabetes?
Dutch scientists reveal that low-fat product diet is better than smaller portions of normal high-fat food for preventing diabetes in obese people.
Danisco to buy Rhodia food additive business?
Danisco is on the acquisition trail with rumours suggesting the Danish ingredients giant is preparing to buy the food additive arm of ailing French chemicals business Rhodia.
'Top-up' shopping keeping town centres buzzing
The majority of UK shoppers regularly 'top up' their weekly shop with additional grocery essentials such as bread and milk, a practice which continues to support the development of the convenience store sector in the British market.
Packaging sector poised for growth
The packaging sector is becoming increasingly important in the accession countries, according to a new report from MINEFI - DREE elargissement. And leading the way is the agrofood and mass retailing industry - the mainstay of the food and drink sector.
Carrefour to sell online shop - report
Reports in today's press suggest that Europe's biggest retail group Carrefour is about to sell off its online shopping arm Ooshop - a move prompted by the continued losses at the business.
GM traces found in UK soyfoods
Many of the soy-based health foods available in the UK contain genetically modified (GM) ingredients, suggests a new study to be published in April.
FSAI issues closure orders
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has expressed disappointment that three closure orders have already been served by environmental health officers (EHOs) due to breaches of food safety legislation this year. "Three closure orders in one...