Archives for July 22, 2004

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Latin America: European retailers face tough task

Europe's retailers are among the most international in the world, but one market where they are still under-represented is Latin America. Yet as the region's economies begin to strengthen after several difficult years, the European giants could turn...

Food makers drive the Thai appeal

The popularity of food products formulated with ethnic ingredients is far from waning in the UK, and Thai cuisine continues to hold the number one slot in emerging cuisine with food makers such as Jacob's rolling out finished foods positioned with a...

Chinese firm to invest in Thai cooking oil

The Thai government has announced a series of planned investments by Chinese companies, one of which includes a THB 500 million (€10m) aimed at a leading Thai cooking oil business.

Loders Croklaan buys Malaysia palm oil company

Loders Croklaan, part of the Malaysian IOI Group and a world leader in the production of palm oil based products for food use, has confirmed the intended purchase of Malaysian palm oil specialties company Soctek in an attempt to extend its position in...

Slim-Fast responds to low-carb challenge

Slim-Fast, the weight loss brand owned by Unilever, has been one of the hardest hit by the low-card dieting fad which has swept the US and now Europe. But the company will hope that a new formulation for the brand will restore some of its previous...

No need for ban on kids food ads - for now

Britain's TV advertising watchdog Ofcom has given a boost to beleaguered food companies by stating that there is no need for tighter regulations on the way in which they advertise food products to children. But childhood obesity levels continue to...

Loders expands palm oil-based ingredients position

Dutch supplier of palm oil-sourced food products Loders Croklaan has consolidated its position in the growing palm ingredients market, agreeing this week to buy Malaysian palm oil specialities company Soctek.

Fibre ingredients sales slated to rise

Confirming market opportunities for suppliers and users of fibre ingredients, a review from the UK suggests that cancer of the gut - one of the major causes of death from cancer - might be prevented through a change in diet.

Soy formula no more effective in allergy prevention

Soy-based formulas are often recommended for infants with food allergies, but a review of past studies suggests they should not be recommended for the prevention of allergies or food intolerance in infants at high risk.

Increasing soft drink sales drive new launches

The latest Euromonitor report on the global soft drinks market suggests that it is Asia that is the driving force behind market growth. With this in mind we take a look at the latest soft drinks launches in the region from the Mintel databases.