Wheat experts push biotech need
Biotechnology is the key to the future of a competitive wheat industry, said experts at a conference this weekend, according to a report by Reuters.
Archives for February 23, 2005
Codex role in global food safety rules underlined
Underlying the destructive power of foodborne disease against the backdrop of the increasingly complex food industry, the head of a food safety centre warns the rise in demand for food carries an "invisible price tag".
CCL develops tamper-proof aluminium packaging
CCL Container has developed packaging that it claims is virtually impossible to replicate - an important consideration given concerns about food safety.
Innovation: pivotal role for growth at DMV, affirms MD
Over the next year Dutch dairy ingredients firm DMV International will pour in excess of €60 million into innovation through new R&D facilities and ingredients processing plants - and all this against the backdrop of an intended merger with Denmark's...
Ochakovo launches local brand
At a time when many Russian brewers are seeing their local brands replaced by the premium international beers produced by their foreign owners, resolutely Russian Ochakovo prefers has launched a new local beer brand called Privoljskoie, targeting the...
Brewers to focus on premium brands, cutting costs
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 brands in sluggish...
Degussa breaks up ingredients unit in fruit system sale
Flavours and texturants firm Degussa will shrug off its fruit preparation business to an American equity company in a sale that prepares the ground for a total divesture of its remaining food ingredients unit.
Russian ingredient prices stable despite Asian supply concerns
Supply problems in Asia - mostly as a result of the political and economic fallout of December's devastating tidal wave - have not as yet hit prices for key herbs and spices imported into Russia, according to the company Vremea. Angela Drujinina reports.
JM Smucker's earnings profit from Multifoods purchase
The acquisition of Multifoods boosted the Q3 earnings of leading producer of jams, jellies and preserves JM Smucker, according to results out last Friday.
Wild Oats loses out to new stores and rewards program
Natural and organic food chain Wild Oats yesterday blamed a greater than expected take up of its holiday rewards program and ongoing expenses related to the opening of new stores for a wider-than-predicted quarterly loss.
Single human gene codes for individual taste profiles
Scientists blow food formulation wide open, confirming the influential role genetics plays in the taste profile of individuals, reports Lindsey Partos.
Paper trail extended for UK food colour recall
One single ingredient continues to create havoc in the UK's food market as the country's food safety agency this week extends the recall roll call for food products potentially contaminated by the harmful red colour sudan 1.
Cadbury Schweppes back on track after reshuffle
British confectionery and soft drinks group Cadbury Schweppes is back on the path to growth after the acquisition of confectionery group Adams and a complete overhaul of its US beverage business. Cost reductions, investment in confectionery innovation...
Nestlé expands ice cream lines in China
Suppliers of ingredients to the developing ice cream market in China will welcome news that Nestlé, the world's number one food maker, will deepen penetration and sharpen competitiveness in this burgeoning market through new launches.