Water flavouring product marks Kraft's first new category launch in 15 years
Kraft claims to offer a personalised drinking experience with what the US giant is calling its first new category launch in 15 years.
Archives for February 24, 2011
Food makers struggling to offset higher commodity costs: CAGNY
Several major food manufacturers are struggling to offset higher commodity costs with price increases, according to company executives at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) conference.
Heinz and Coca-Cola packaging deal ‘paving the way for industry-wide collaboration’
Coca-Cola and Heinz have announced what they believe is a trailblazing packaging collaboration that will have global eco-implications.
UK invites meat research projects, details hygiene control costs
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) is commissioning new research as part of a wholesale review of meat controls in a bid to modernise hygiene in production and processing.
Reformulation gathers pace in Italy
As the Italian Health Ministry steps up pressure on the country’s food sector to help reduce health risks by improving nutrition, industry federation Federalimentare says that reformulation is already making a significant difference.
Scientists developing ‘rechargeable’ antimicrobial layer for food processing surfaces
The germ-killing properties of a prototype nano-scale antimicrobial layer for food handling surfaces can be chemically ‘recharged’ every time it is rinsed with household bleach, said US scientists.
Commission introduces measures to ease EU sugar deficit
A European Commission initiative to release 500,000 tonnes of out of quota sugar onto the EU market has been backed by member states in the EU sugar management committee today.
Senator Leahy calls for Peanut Corp. investigation update
Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) has written to the Department of Justice to demand an update on its investigation of former Peanut Corporation of America president Stewart Parnell.
CSM to increase prices in 2011 due to hike in commodity costs
CSM will be forced to increase prices and reformulate products in 2011 due to the “dramatic increase” in commodity costs said the Dutch firm as it posted its full year results.
Repeated exposures may offer better measure of consumer liking: Study
Single exposure tests to predict long-term consumer preferences may be less reliable than previously thought, according new research
Organic Monitor predicts more investment in European organic sector
Organic Monitor predicts an eight per cent rise of European organic food and drink sales in 2011, as the global economy is coming out of recession more capital is now available for companies to invest.