Consumers don’t want to downsize to save cash
Consumers are frowning on moves by food manufacturers to reduce the size of products as a way of tackling shrinking budgets in the current economic climate, according to research by The Nielsen Company.
Archives for August 18, 2008
New natural salt product to slash sodium content in food
Ocean’s Flavor has introduced a new taste-friendly salt which it claims has up to 70 percent less sodium than table salt to address the quest by food manufacturers to reduce sodium chloride in their products.
Leatherhead project to analyse chewed-up food
Researchers from Leatherhead are proposing to study the effect of chewing on food structure, to gain an insight into where ingredients should be located in the product for best enjoyment.
Price increases provide new marketing opportunities
AB Enzymes has adapted the focus of its baking enzymes range to focus on how they provide solutions to the rising raw material costs that dog the baking industry.
US beef industry backing research to tackle bug
Despite recent recalls, the US beef industry is investing in research and new technologies to ensure beef safety and prevent E. coli contamination, claim industry representatives.
New cooker can brown meat products on all sides, says Double D
Scottish manufacturer Double D Food Engineering has developed a customised Browning Unit to brown meat and vegetable products on all sides without the need for coatings and additives.
Frutarom on the look-out for acquisitions by end 2008
Frutarom is ready to start casting about for new acquisitions in the second half of 2008, after another strong quarter in which it reaped the benefits of the seven businesses it acquired in 2007.
Organics - fad or the future? Your views
Organic food was once seen as a niche market but now major multinationals are offering organic products. In fact it has been one of the biggest trends in the food sector in recent years but do organics have staying power, or will consumers lose interest...
News briefs: Anheuser Busch, InBev, Dr Pepper Snapple
Anheuser boss August Busch is set to receive a windfall when his company is sold to InBev; but InBev has expressed dissatisfaction at its Q2 financial results. Likewise, Dr Pepper Snapple is proud of its progress, despite headwinds affecting the industry.