Arla flags up Middle East dairy potential
Arla's switch of production from the EU to Saudi Arabia will save the firm money and help it to benefit from the Middle East's significant potential for high value diary products.
Archives for September 1, 2005
California acrylamide lawsuit 'contrary to public interest'
The American Council on Science and Health (ACSH) has attacked California Attorney-General Bill Lockyer's lawsuit against a number of high-profile food firms as "unfortunate and contrary to the interest of public health."
Decline in US seasonal chocolate sales
Seasonal chocolate sales in the US are forecast to reach $3.3bn (€2.6bn) in 2005, marking a substantial decline over the past five years, according to a new report published by Research and Markets.
Trans fats task force backs new labeling regime
An interim report from Canada's Trans Fat Task Force has underlined the importance of new labeling regulations in reducing trans fat consumption.
New Orleans counts cost of Hurricane Katrina
The terrible human cost of Hurricane Katrina is likely to be prolonged following initial estimations of the damage caused to the city's food industry and transport infrastructure.
Nestlé confident of growth recovery in China
Swiss food giant Nestle has stepped up its marketing in China to win back customers after its recall of milk powder products earlier this year.
Risk to coffee stocks after hurricane supports price rises
Prices for the omnipresent beverage and confectionery ingredient coffee leapt this week after flooding caused by Hurricane Katrina put inventories of beans in New Orleans at risk.
Russia brings strong export gains to EU food and drink makers
Fresh figures confirm Russia as a profitable target for food and beverage makers with exports to the region rising by 34 per cent since 2000.
Spanish company fined for salmonella outbreak
The heavy fine levied against a Spanish cooked chicken processor for poisoning 2,700 people with salmonella serves as a warning to plant managers they are on the line for their companies when itcomes to food safety.
Scientists measure moulds in cornflake brands
Concentrations of harmful moulds called fumonisins were higher in organic samples of cornflakes, finds an investigative study on over 200 samples of this popular breakfast cereal.
Chr Hansen opens world's biggest dairy cultures plant
Danish company Chr Hansen has shored up its lead in the dairy cultures business after doubling capacity at its plant in France, now said to be the world's largest.
Bakery industry cashes in on wholegrain trend
With wholegrains fast becoming the new health trend, food and ingredients companies are tripping over each other to launch new products and marketing strategies in order to cash in on the craze while interest is high.
Australia bans Selecta ice cream over FMD fears
Australia has imposed an indefinite ban on the Selecta ice cream brand over fears that its ingredients could be affected by the incidence of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in the Philippines.