Japanese US apple ban illegal, rules WTO
The WTO's ruling on the illegality of Japan's import barriers on US apples brings closer the possibility of both internationally recognised standards and American trade sanctions.
Archives for June 26, 2005
Health trends drive soy milk craze
Soy milk has been Western Europe's fastest growing 'dairy' sector over the last six years, presenting new challenges to dairy firms via consumer health trends and new fears over lactose intolerance, reports Chris Mercer.
New biosensor designed for poultry industry
Georgia Research Tech Institute is developing a new pathogen biosensor for the poultry industry as part of its work to extend the use of such devices to the food industry.
Top concerns revealed in Russian chocolate sector
Our journalist Angela Drujinina brings you the latest research on Russia¡¯s chocolate market, including producers¡¯ concerns, the market situation and market leaders.
OST builds as Russians gulp bottled water
OST Group, one of Russia's biggest drinks producers, will spend ˆ6m on bottled water production lines in the next six months as new figures show the market is soaring, writes Angela Drujinina.
EU ministers reject Brussels move on GM foods
Ongoing divisions over GM ingredients once again evident in Europe as EU ministers throw out an attempt by the Commission to overturn bans on growing legal GM crops currently in place in a handful of member states, reports Lindsey Partos.
Nestlé invests in tough Russian confectionery market
Nestlé has launched new sweets and biscuits in Russia as intense competition has forced the firm to invest heavily in what is now the world's fourth biggest confectionery market, reports Angela Drujinina.
Symrise bid for Degussa reaches second round
Number four flavours and fragrance group Symrise heads into the second round of bidding for the food chemicals arm of German group Degussa, reports Lindsey Partos.
China: massive opportunities for food makers and ingredients firms
Underlining the massive potential that exists for food makers and ingredients players in China, new data reveals only about 30 per cent of food in China is processed, compared to 80 per cent in western nations, reports Lindsey Partos.
Sunflower oil price hits new high
Cost pressures on food producers and processors operating in Russia look likely to increase as prices for sunflower seed oil rise ever more rapidly, reports Angela Drujinina.