Palatinit anticipates EU market entry for slow-release carbohydrate
German firm Palatinit has applied for regulatory approval to launch its slow energy release carbohydrate, isomaltulose, on the European market, writes Lindsey Partos.
Archives for January 17, 2005
Future of starch-based packaging looking good
A technique for changing the water repellency of plastic films usingcoatings of steam-jet-cooked starch has been developed by AgriculturalResearch Service (ARS) scientists.
Blavod looks for opportunities in Eastern Europe
UK-based Blavod Extreme Spirits sees Poland and other EU accession countries as lands of opportunity, reports Kim Hunter Gordon.
Increase in sales for Asconi Moldovan wines
Moldovan wine producer Asconi Corporation has announced that its 2004 case sales increased by 20 per cent on 2003 to almost 2 million cases. The news comes at the same time as the inclusion of 10 of the company's wine in a list of the 100 best wines...
Barry Callebaut sees sales slide in Q1
Barry Callebaut, the world's top supplier of industrial chocolate to the confectionery industry, has reported a 6 per cent fall in first quarter sales revenues to CHF1.15bn ($0.97bn) as squeezed margins bite into the bottom line.
EBRD funds small business growth in Balkans
Cacanska Banka in Serbia is the first bank to receive a loan under the EBRD's latest facility supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across western Balkan countries.
Russia maps out largest soybean plant
Novoye Sodruzhestvo, a Moscow-based holding company, intends to build Russia's largest soybean processing plant, according to the news provider Interfax.
Restructuring delay contributes to Barry Callebaut slump
Barry Callebaut, the world's leading supplier of chocolate to the confectionery industry, has reported a 6 per cent fall in first quarter sales revenues to CHF1.15bn (€0.79bn) as squeezed margins bit into its bottom line. The company's move into...
Milk labeling divides dairy industry
A campaign launched this month by the Center for Global Food Issues (CGFI) warning consumers against claims made on milk cartons has received short shrift from the organic industry, reports Philippa Nuttall.
Tomatoes: quality and supply up, prices down
Florida's tomato growers are still feeling the effects of the four hurricanes that swept through the state last year, said the Florida Tomato Committee today, urging food manufacturers to realize that supplies of the fruit are now plentiful.
InBev maintains profit forecast despite weak growth
InBev, the company formed last year by the merger of Belgium's Interbrew and the Brazilian giant AmBev, says it is on track for solid profit growth in 2004 despite missing its full-year volume growth target, writes Chris Jones.
Seafood producer goes trans fat free
Leading frozen seafood brand Gorton's announced last week that it had removed trans fats from all its product lines.
New vaccine could save meat processors millions
A vaccine that prevents liver abscesses in cattle could help restore consumer confidence and save processors and packagers millions, according to researchers in the US.
Nine charged in Ahold fraud case
Nine food industry employees in the US have been indicted with aiding and abetting the massive financial fraud at US Foodservice, a division of Dutch retail group Ahold. The nine all worked for food companies supplying food to the company, and are...
Loders Croklaan highlights Malaysian connection
Dutch producer of oils and fats Loders Croklaan has changed its company logo in an effort to underline the connection with its Malaysian parent company IOI Group and emphasize their joint palm oil strategy.