Europe helps drive Nestlé Waters’ sales growth
Nestlé Waters saw strong 5.8 per cent organic growth over the first six months of 2011 due partly to double digit sales in certain European markets.
Archives for August 10, 2011
Cargill research: UK consumers dissatisfied with sweetener options
Research conducted by stevia partners Cargill and Associated British Foods subsidiary Silver Spoon has found UK consumers are keen for natural alternatives to artificial low-calorie sweeteners.
Danisco’s hydrocolloid business “a good fit” with DuPont
DuPont has asserted its commitment to the hydrocolloid business it acquired when it bought Danisco after speculation that it could be sold.
Academic: Dietary guidelines ‘would benefit from a reality check’
Dietary guidelines “would benefit from a reality check” according to one of the authors of a high-profile study revealing that following government healthy eating advice could significantly increase food bills.
Sara Lee: Innovation is the answer to commodity price hike challenge
A steady stream of new products scheduled to hit the market in 2012 will help packaged goods giant Sara Lee grow sales volumes and protect margins in 2012, bosses have promised.
Innophos sets up local unit to tap China market
Innophos Holdings Inc. has set up a new subsidiary in China to develop on the ground direct sales and technical service capabilities in the country, where it sees a strong potential for growth.
Indian milk products to see price rise
The price of milk and milk-based products in India is set to surge on the back of a variety of natural and human factors, including a shortage of rainfall in the monsoon months.
New act tightens noose for food adulterators in India
Indian consumers will now be able to take food adulterators head on thanks to a new act that came into force on August 5.
Dairy in NZ first to get new food safety standard
A dairy co-operative based out of the town of Waikato in New Zealand has become the first company in the country to achieve a new international food safety standard.
Dr Pepper bottler fights to use local label in spat with beverage giant
A Texas-based bottling company said it is prepared to challenge beverage giant Dr Pepper Snapple over a claim that the license agreement for its beverage product is being violated by the small firm.
'Few technologies could survive' flawed GM salmon review process, warns ex FDA panel member
A former member of the government committee charged with assessing the safety of the first genetically engineered (GE) fish for human consumption says “few, if any technologies could survive” the flawed review process.
Study links processed red meat to type 2 diabetes
Consumption of red meat, especially processed red meats, may lead to increased risks of type 2 diabetes, says new research.
Nestlé invests €219m to boost coffee presence in Vietnam
Nestlé’s Nescafé brand is to increase its footprint in Vietnam through a CHF 230m (€219m) investment which will be used to set up a new coffee factory in the region.