FSA 'disappointed' at junk food ad proposals
The UK's FSA has expressed 'disappointment' at Ofcom's proposals on junk food advertising to kids, arguing that they are an insufficient response to the problem posed to children's health.
Archives for June 15, 2006
Musgrave sales top €4.4bn
Irish supermarket group Musgrave has reported a 17 per cent rise in year-end sales to €4.4bn, bolstered by the acquisition of Britain's Londis convenience store chain.
Dairy by-product offers natural preserving alternative to chlorine
Whey permeate, a by-product of cheese production, could be a food preserver, suggests new research, as the industry looks to alternatives to chlorine solutions for preserving fresh-cut vegetables.
Study finds Salmonella in one-third of the EU's egg producers
Luxembourg and Sweden are among the safest places to eat an egg in the EU, with Portugal, Poland and the Czech Republic the riskiest, according to tests for Salmonella at commercial producers across the bloc.
General Mills plans for tough year ahead
US cereal giant General Mills has indicated year-end earnings will be higher than previously expected, but admits next year's outlook may be gloomy as rising commodity costs and interest repayments eat profits.
Treatt targets growing Chinese flavours market
Treatt is the latest European flavour manufacturer to expand its presence in the burgeoning Chinese market.
Chr Hansen sells off US sweetener business
Chr. Hansen has sold its speciality sweetener division to American Sugar Refining as part of its US refocusing strategy.
US doctors take a stand against salt
The American Medical Association (AMA) has added its voice to the clamor against salt, voting this week to urge the government to revoke the substance's GRAS status.
Synergy launches 'natural' sauce bases
Savoury ingredients supplier Synergy has developed three new sauce bases that it claims can overcome the common quality and labelling issues faced by traditional complete dry sauce bases.
Trans fat litigation moves to foodservice with KFC suit
A lawsuit filed this week against Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) for its use of undeclared trans fats is a new indication that the issue is far from forgotten, even though the battle appears to have edged away from food processors for the time being.
Tesco shifts focus as foreign business booms
Tesco is set to concentrate on international expansion this year - applying a "local" approach to the six million sq. feet of new foreign retail space it opens in a bid to boost sales.
J.O Sims invests in berry technology for baked goods
Rising demand for berry fruits in bakery goods has led fruit ingredient firm J.O. Sims to invest in new research and development work to improve fruit functionality in these applications.
World Cup accelerates at-home drinking trend
More than one in three Brits will watch the England match at home today, driving demand for off-trade alcohol as armchair fans reach for a can.
Watchdog promises swift end to supermarket study
Britain's Competition Commission (CC) has pledged to act quickly on its supermarket investigation, appealing to aggrieved parties to forget general grocery sector gripes and come forward with specific evidence of anti-competitive behaviour.