Local beer brands boom in Ukraine
A strong sales increase for Ukrainian brewer Sarmat reveals how the country's beer market is growing strongly in Russia's shadow and adds new evidence to the popularity of 'local' brands, writes Angelina Drujinina.
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Ikea to move into speciality grocery market
Following Wal-Mart's announcement it plans to expand operations into the rest of Europe, furniture retailer Ikea said it will move into the grocery market with its own-label products next year.
Millions of chocolate bars recalled as food maker blackmailed
While the UK slowly recovers from its largest ever food recall, reports from Australia reveal chocolate maker Masterfoods has pulled a massive three million chocolate bars from the shelves after extortionist threats.
Russia sees surge in foreign wine demand
Russian firm Sanserite will import new, Spanish wines aimed solely at Russia as demand for foreign wine increases thanks to rising consumption, higher disposable incomes and a declining domestic wine industry, reports Angela Drujinina.
Openings for natural colours as Co-op bans food additives
New opportunities for natural colour suppliers arise as the UK's Co-op chain bans a raft of food colours, along with the flavour enhancer, MSG from all its own-brand food products,reports Lindsey Partos.
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Let food be thy medicine
A society that views food as taste-bud entertainment rather than a basic of well-being was always bound to run into health problems. But with obesity now afflicting 300m people, and diabetes set to reach similar numbers within two decades, the...
New lab taps potential of healthy ingredients
A new laboratory designed to improve the quality of barley and oats could have major implications for makers of breakfast cereals, beverages and bakery goods.
Sweetener label ruling hits soft drink makers
The FDA has urged the soft drink industry to review the ingredient statements on their soft drink labels following the withdrawal of a proposed "and/or" ruling on sweeteners.
Scientists boost instant coffee supplies?
As coffee prices start to creep up, scientists claim to have developed a method that will overcome the problem of growing instant coffee supplies.