Arla invests to beat CAP squeeze
Arla Foods' new full-cream milk powder factory underlines how tight margins are forcing companies to focus on delivering value-added ingredients.
Archives for November 7, 2005
EFSA demands new approach to carcinogenic substances
The EFSA believes that a new approach to the assessment of genotoxic and carcinogenic substances is vital to ensure EU food safety.
Weekly comment
No avoiding sustainable sourcing
Food companies do not yet face the ethical sourcing equation of the clothing industry, where brands from Nike to Marks & Spencer cannot afford a single claim of sweat-shop production. But the moment is fast approaching for food, too, when exploitative...
Health is key to growing food bar market
Health is a key driver for sales of food bars, which look set for an annual increase of around 9.9 percent over the next five years, according to new market research from Packaged Facts.
Mississippi grain transports to recover in time for harvest?
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) last week announced new measures to free up barges on the Mississippi river in an attempt to restore the grain transportation system-disrupted by Hurricane Katrina- in time for peak harvest.
Innovative flavours key to product success
A strawberry milk flavoured fish sausage? Food makers are increasingly using innovative flavours to differentiate their products, according to market analyst Datamonitor.
Meat product regulations to be re-examined
Regulations concerning the jurisdiction over certain food products that contain meat and poultry are to be re-examined next month to avoid inconsistencies, said the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Cargill refinery plans underline bright future
Cargill's plan to construct a million-ton-per-year sugar refinery on the Mexican Gulf would represent an enormous boon to the regions' hurricane-hit food industry.
Cereal starch sweetener sector slams looming sugar reform
Europe's cereal starch sweetener industry is concerned that EC sugar reforms, due for Council decisions at the end of November, could unfairly penalise the sector.
Switch to flexible approach for assessing cancerous agents proposed
Advice on assessing cancerous agents from the scientific committee of the European food regulator could allow food makers to be more flexible in what ingredients or food contact materials they can use in making products.