Japanese technology developer Mediaseek says it has established a
joint operation aimed at stamping out the widespread problem of
counterfeit food and beverages in China.
Low fat diets are just as effective as the trendy Atkins diet and
have more scientifically solid evidence to support their long-term
weight loss effects, write Danish doctors in tomorrow's
Lancet.
A coalition of some of Europe's most vocal campaign groups has
called on the European Commission to rethink a proposal on the
labelling of genetically modified organisms, urging the law makers
to allow Europe's massively...
Britons are already the Europeans most likely to skip meals on a
regular basis - a trend which has made them the snacking champions
of Europe - but a new report suggests that irregular mealtimes are
likely to become even more widespread...
Lower rates of growth in the womb and higher weight gain in the
first weeks after birth could make individuals more prone to chest
illnesses in later life, shows new research out of the UK.
The effect of trans fatty acids (TFAs) on heart health may be
greater than that of saturated fatty acids, according to scientists
from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), but only when
consumed at equivalent levels. Further...
The UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) is advising people not to eat
a limited number of jars and packets of pickles, sauces and
preserved vegetables imported from Bangladesh, China, Pakistan and
India, following a survey that...
The future of Spanish meat processor Campofrio Alimentacion's
operations in central and eastern Europe has been thrown into doubt
following reports that its Russian business interest, CampoMos, is
about to be restructured in...
Polish soft drinks manufacturer Hoop, a significant player in the
European soft drinks market, has announced a drop in profits for
the financial year 2003 following an increase in expenditure
related to the enhancement of production...
Gold Peg International (GPI) has launched an aseptic packaging
system that it claims eliminates the need for expensive
refrigeration of end food products.
The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has decided
to pursue its investigation into alleged dumping of the
hydrocolloid ingredient purified carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) after
an initial complaint by Aqualan, a division...
Every five years the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are updated
by the Department of Agriculture, and last week's offering stirred
up an interesting mixture of praise and concern from the US food
industry.
The news from Hungary includes the latest on the division of the
Bábolna business, Kaiser Food upgrading its processing operations
and Hungarian wine producers looking towards a vintage year.
Food ingredients sales at Irish dairy firm Glanbia jumped 20 per
cent during the first half and lifted profits 49 per cent higher
than the previous year, reported the company, which is targeting
strong growth for its ingredients business...
First half sales at Aarhus United fell 3 per cent, eroded by price
competition in bulk oils, but improved volumes, particularly in
Mexico, and reduced costs helped it generate solid operating
profits.
The UK government's rural adviser, Lord Haskins, has described the
financial implications of this year's awful weather as being more
damaging to arable farming than the 2001 foot-and-mouth outbreak
was to the livestock industry.
The broccoli compound sulphurophane disrupts the growth of breast
cancer cells in later stages, a US team has found. They say their
study reveals for the first time a possible explanation for the
compound's well-known anti-cancer...
The sale of shares in Serbian mineral water bottler Knjaz Milos has
attracted considerable attention from a succession of foreign
companies, with France's Group Danone, Cayman Islands registered
FPP Balkan, Hungarian-based Jaminca...
Baltika
continues its strong performance in the Russian beer market after
announcing a double digit increase in its sales volumes for the
first six months of the year. But increased expenditure on
advertising and packaging...
Growing demand for omega-3 fatty acids significantly boosted
profits at Australian health ingredients firm Clover Corporation
last year but lower-than-expected sales in Europe and restricted
supply of ARA oil for its fortified infant...
Ongoing demand for healthy products helped Irish food and
ingredients firm Kerry to a strong first half performance. And with
recent acquisitions pushing it into other high growth sectors,
there is little to stop the group from making...
Anglo-Dutch group Unilever is rolling out its drip irrigation
tomato production system to other countries in order to save water,
cut costs and boost yields.
A government report published this month reveals that UK industry
spends £2.6 billion a year on environmental protection, with food
and drink manufacturing the highest spending sector at £429
million, writes Anthony Fletcher.
More research has underlined the heart health benefits of dark
chocolate, shown in a Greek study to improve healthy blood flow and
prevent clots forming.
CSM, the Dutch food ingredients company, is considering the sale of
its sugar confectionery unit in order to concentrate on its core
bakery supplies and sugar operations - despite a very poor
performance from the bakery unit in the...
The continuing popularity of yoghurt - and in particular its health
benefits - has led to a raft of new product innovation as companies
in market sectors outside the dairy industry seek to capitalise on
yoghurt's reputation....
Tesco, Britain's number one food retailer, and J Sainsbury, the
third largest supermarket operator, have streamlined their milk
supply operations, reducing the number of suppliers from three to
two. The moves echo a similar streamlining...
Premium Nutrients, a Malaysian producer of oils and fats, is
looking to step up its investment in the EU over the next three to
four years, with a resulting 10 per cent increase in turnover to
around RM56 million in 2005.
Dutch ingredients company DSM revealed yesterday that its muscle
recovery ingredient PeptoPro will be marketed in a new range of
products worldwide by Europe's biggest sports nutrition company
Haleko.
Consumer demand for ethical products is growing steadily across
Europe and the major food manufacturers and retailers have
inevitably begun to step up their product offering in this area.
But a new study of consumer attitudes suggests...
Citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruits are known to be a rich
source of vitamin C but new evidence suggests they also contain
compounds that fight cancer.
With the market for certified organic products continuing to grow,
demand for organic hydrocolloids has also expanded - prompting the
leading supplier of hydrocolloids to the US food industry to launch
an organic version of its guar...
Nearly four months on from Poland's accession to the European
Union, the country's dairy sector is reporting such heavy demand
for its products that it is struggling to keep up with demands.
The news from the Polish food and beverage sector include details
about 130,000 milk suppliers gearing up for EU certification, pork
producers aiming to increase exports to South Korea and Grupa
Zywiec moving closer to buying Kujawiak...
Baltika,
Russia's leading beer brewery, has announced the start of
production at its newly constructed malt processing facility in
Tula, central European Russia. The project aims to up the company's
own supply of...
Authorities in China are trying to calm fears over the spread of
the deadly avian influenza strain H5N1 to pigs by stating that
recent tests carried out on pig farms in the country have shown
that the animals are now clear of the...
The contribution that the common sweetener ingredient sucrose has
made to the growing incidence of obesity is the focus of a dispute
between the US sugar association and a New Zealand scientist.
The world's number two vitamin maker BASF opened a new production
plant for the chemical citral yesterday, the key building block for
vitamins A and E, as well as the carotenoids beta-carotene and
canthaxanthin.
Research suggesting a link between soft drink consumption and
rising levels of diabetes in the US has sparked fierce criticism
from consumer groups and beverage industry associations. Scientists
with an axe to grind have manipulated...
Supplements of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin restored
levels of the antioxidants in the blood as well as the density of
macular pigment in an animal study out today.
Parmalat, the Italian dairy company which has been in the hands of
the administrators since collapsing with massive debts last year -
has continued to take legal action against a number of leading
financial institutions in a bid to...
Food manufacturer Heinz has reported a 7.8 per cent rise in
first-quarter profit excluding a year-earlier tax benefit, as
demand for frozen food products continues to drive profits. But is
the company investing in the wrong type of...
Lindt & Sprüngli, the Swiss confectionery group, has ended the
first half of 2004 in the black - the first time the company has
completed the first six months of the year in profit. Increased
marketing expenditure - helped by...
Earmarked as the next major competitor to soybean as a high protein
source, lupin flour, a food ingredient used in pasta and bread
products, has attracted attention from food safety officials in
Australia following reports of severe...
The European Food Safety Agency has established a safe level for
the mineral boron, despite the fact that it is not included on the
list of nutrients permitted in food supplements under the new
directive.
Thailand's tropical climate has fuelled the country's thirst for
soft drinks, with consumption growing steadily in recent years,
according to market analysts Canadean. Bottled water and
other 'healthy' drinks are...
