Kraft invests in Bournville, defends global split
Kraft has confirmed that it has chosen Cadbury’s site in Bournville as the site of a new chocolate centre to “drive new product development and new technologies” for chocolate brands.
Archives for September 7, 2011
PureCircle gets ready for EU stevia backing, opens UK office
In anticipation of stevia approval in Europe, leading producer, PureCircle, has announced that it is setting up its European headquarters in the UK to support customers in their launches throughout the region.
Herbalife claims almost a third of global meal replacement shake market
Herbalife’s share of the global meal replacement shake category has more than doubled from 12% in 2003 to 30%+ today driven by the success of its daily consumption model, the direct selling giant has revealed.
Nestle's take two on probiotic curd market in India
In an attempt to rebrand its pitch to Indian customers who are yet to transition towards healthier food products, Nestle India Ltd has phased out its existing probiotic dahi (curd) product in India for a new brand.
Finns consider diluting drinks to cure alcohol hangover
Finnish government-sponsored research has suggested watering-down drinks such as beer, to curb problems associated with excess alcohol consumption.
Brussels looks set to end sugar quotas by 2016
The EU is set to abolish the system of sugar production quotas for the bloc as well as guaranteed minimum prices from 2016, according to a Brussels source.
National Starch sheds new light on role of texture in consumer liking
A groundbreaking project integrating consumer research with sensory descriptive analysis on yogurts has shed new light on the role texture plays in driving consumer liking, according to National Starch.
If at first you don't succeed... Could it be 3rd time lucky for PepsiCo in mid-cal beverage market?
Early feedback from trials of Pepsi Next - PepsiCo’s third attempt to create a successful mid-calorie cola - has been “very favorable”, bosses have revealed.
New salmon processing company opens in the Philippines
Alliance Tuna International Inc. has entered into a joint venture with New Zealand’s Prime Foods Ltd and has a new subsidiary in General Santos City to import and process salmon.
Researchers agree on lab grown meat plans
An international group of scientists has taken a step closer to its goal of producing cultured meat by agreeing on important common positions about how to bring the research forward.
11m working days a year lost in UK to stomach bugs
Campylobacter and norovirus were highlighted as two major causes of the 11m working days lost in the UK economy every year because of stomach upsets, according to new research.
Australian takeover panel rejects SABMiller Foster’s complaint
The Australian Takeovers Panel has rejected SABMiller’s claim that Foster’s published “misleading and deceptive” information in its financial results last week.
ADM taps into growing edible oil demand in India
Archers Daniels Midland (ADM) is tapping into a growing edible oil demand in India through its acquisition of two oilseed processing facilities in India, the company said.
Law professors: Kids marketing proposals do not violate First Amendment
An Interagency Working Group’s recommendations for limiting food industry advertising to children do not violate First Amendment rights, according to an advocacy group of law professors in a letter to federal agencies.
Dispatches from Vitafoods Asia 2011
EFSA boosts Asian prospects for Spanish olive extract supplier
Spanish supplier Genosa brought its olive extracts to Vitafoods Asia in Hong Kong this week where it found a recent EFSA-approved health claim resonated well beyond European shores.