Kraft prepares for UB bid
American manufacturer Kraft will make a bid for United Biscuit's southern European division, while Premier Foods and a Dutch equity firm negotiate for stakes in UB's northern European operations.
Archives for June 26, 2006
Unilever fishing for low-fat ice cream
Unilever has developed a new genetically modified protein that it says will serve up low-fat ice cream without compromising on taste, as ice cream firms step up the race to please health conscious consumers.
Decaf coffee could protect against type-2 diabetes
Drinking six or more cups of coffee every day could reduce the risk of developing type-2 diabetes by more than 20 per cent, says a new US study.
Wal-Mart UK staff to strike over working conditions
Members of Britain's GMB workers' union have voted three to one in favour of industrial action against Asda Wal-Mart, following months of dispute over pay and collective bargaining rights in depots around the country.
IFT: A US perspective on EU GM regulations
The EU's approach to GM food regulation has little theoretical basis, and panders to the fears and prejudices of its citizens, according to a US scientist.
IFT president joins food colour giant DD Williamson
President of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Margaret Lawson has become vice president for science and innovation at global food colour manufacturer DD Williamson.
Singapore recalls Cadbury products
Singapore's food safety authority issued a recall of a number of Cadbury's chocolate products made in the UK, following a major recall by the company itself in the UK.
Mengniu to grow lead with higher margin products
Mengniu Dairy, China's biggest liquid milk supplier, said last week that its first quarter sales would beat industry rates of 20 per cent.
Ireland on-course for salt reduction targets
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has announced that it is on-course to meet salt reduction recommendations but stressed that more research and investment is necessary if the ultimate targets for 2010 are to be achieved.
Progress being made on reducing acrylamide, scientists say
Progress is being made in reducing the levels of the potentially cancer-causing acrylamide from many foods, but reducing its presence in coffee still poses a challenge, scientists say.
Bromide, florinated chemicals not a health risk yet, panel says
The steady accumulation of brominated and fluorinated chemicals in foods do not pose a health risk at this time a UK scientific panel says.
Pressure tester gauges quality of packaging material
A new pressure tester compensates for temperature and also predicts shelf life, helping food and beverage packagers to ensure the quality of their products.
Unilever's Flora health claims unproven
Unilever must change its British television advert for Flora pro.activ margarine as it contains unsubstantiated health claims, said the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).