French drinks maker Marie Brizard is hoping to tap into growing
consumer demand for cocktails with an agreement which will target
supermarkets and off-licences in the UK. But are British consumers
ready for 'do-it-yourself'...
Drinks manufacturers and retailers in the UK have pledged to do
more to tackle alcohol misuse – a problem which costs the UK £20
billion a year and which brand owners and retailers have been
accused of exacerbating in the past, writes...
Russian ice cream producer AlterVest has bought up two major
production facilities, one in Germany and one in Poland, in an
effort to spread its business reach and to reduce the costs
associated with exporting its products.
Waitrose is not the cheapest food retailer in the UK, nor does it
offer the largest range of services. But it does claim to have the
best quality and service levels in the industry - a focus on the
premium end of the market which...
Japanese chemical giant Kyowa Hakko Kogyo can look forward to a
boost in sales for its soy-based food ingredient CSPHP as the US
Food and Drug Administration gives the product GRAS status.
Jeronimo Martins, the Portuguese supermarket group, ended 2003 with
a return to profitability as the results of its restructuring
programme begin to be seen. But with market conditions still
expected to be tough in 2004, sustaining...
Per capita consumption of juice in eastern Europe is a healthy 13
litres, well ahead of that in other emerging markets, but there is
still some way to go before consumption levels reach those in
western Europe. But with a number of...
A diet of rapeseed oil fed to dairy cows can produce healthier milk
and butter to beat their artery-clogging equivalents, find British
scientists, signalling future gains for suppliers of ingredients to
the animal feed industry.
Dutch firm Loders Croklaan Lipid Nutrition is the first company to
demonstrate the safety of its conjugated linoleic acid, a fatty
acid hailed as the next big weight loss ingredient, writes
Dominique Patton.
US food and beverage maker Queench is to buy Canadian soyfoods
company So Soya+, along with the flavoured water beverages firm Bay
Hill Impex as it aims to expand its product lines.
Pursuit Dynamics claims that its fluid handling system is able to
reduce cooking times for sauces by up to 95 per cent and clean-down
time between batches by 80 per cent, writes Anthony
Fletcher.
Much of the flour that goes into breads, pasta, cakes,
breakfastcereals and other foods comes from so-called 'winter
wheats', planted in autumn and harvested in spring. New research
has identified the key gene involved in...
Greater traceability in the food chain is a political issue that
could add significantly to manufacturers' expenses and even claim
some casualties. But the industry should still benefit in the long
run, KPMG analyst Mark Baillache...
Britain's third and fourth largest grocers have shown contrasting
sales performances in recent weeks, and Morrisons' recent takeover
of Safeway means that Sainsbury is now under serious threat of
dropping further down the...
Difficulties in the meat export market and cheap imports have been
troubling Baltic meat processors, with Estonia's largest processor,
Rakvere Lihakombinaat, reporting that its profits have been halved
in the space of a year...
Russian agribusiness group Aston says it has acquired a controlling
stake in the Millerovo oil extraction plant in the Rostov region,
which, after modernisation, will be used to increase the company's
foothold in the edible oils...
Latvian dairy producer Rigas Piensaimnieks has made an interesting
side-step into the world of multifunctional manufacturing in an
effort to increase its market share and maintain future growth.
Sauces and condiments will now become...
A natural Japanese food ingredient used to extend the shelf life of
food products has acquired GRAS status from the US Food and Drug
Administration signalling a growth in sales for its Japanese
manufacturer, the Chisso Corporation.
Adding to the growing list of potential benefits of vitamin D
consumption, researchers from Australia find that doses of vitamin
D in early life could help reduce the onset of schizophrenia in
men.
Supermarkets account for around 5 per cent of the UK's annual
energy consumption, pump 600,000 tons of carbon dioxide into the
atmosphere per year from their delivery lorries and produce enough
plastic carrier bags to cover all...
Poland food processor La Festa has announced this week that it is
to move some of its operations to Romania in a bid to drive off an
anticipated rise in costs after accession.
A tighter focus on discount outlets continues to pay dividends for
French retail group Casino, whose 2003 figures also benefited from
an upturn in its international operations, writes Chris
Jones.
Danish ingredients firm Danisco shoots into the number two cultures
spot after signing a deal worth €320 million yesterday to buy the
food ingredients arm of struggling French chemical firm Rhodia.
At first glance, a petrol station might not seem like the obvious
choice of outlet for premium food and drink products, but growing
consumer demand for healthy, tasty and above all convenient
products – not to mention increased competition...
Technology that allows real-time x-ray inspection imaging has been
developed. Manufacturer Cintex says that the reason the
modifications made to its range of MIACS software is so innovative
is because it will allow, for the first...
A warm glow from a regular pint at the pub might not be the only
benefit to the health as a small study finds moderate beer
consumption could help prevent osteoporosis through the
bioavailability of silicon rooted in the beverage.
Delhaize's dependence on the US food retail market has weighed
heavily on the results of the Belgium-based company. And with
little sign of an immediate upturn in the US economy, conditions
are likely to remain tough for some...
Countries affected by the deadly avian influenza virus H5N1 should
not restock their flocks too quickly to avoid the disease flaring
up again, FAO warned today. But two months after the outbreak of
the epidemic some countries are...
A new study points to yet another risk associated with a diet rich
in animal protein - it may increase the risk of gout, the most
common form of inflammatory arthritis in men.
Last month Brussels laid down amendments to three European
directives linked to colours, sweeteners and food additives. The
latest in a series of changes to existing technical legislation
covering the purity criteria for food additives,...
In a move set to fuel the already heated GM debate swirling around
Britain, the country's medical body said this week it sees no
'current evidence of potential harm from GM food'.
Pressing reform to European food and feed controls cleared a
further obstacle this week with Parliament waving through proposed
Commission rules, leaving room for ministers to take the final
decision in coming weeks, writes Lindsey...
European food manufacturers starting to get to grips with incoming
rules on food allergen labelling in the EU block face similar
adjustments in the US as the Senate clears new allergen laws this
week, writes Lindsey Partos.
If we see our parents eating fruit and vegetables the likelihood is
we will follow in their footsteps, finds a UK study that has nailed
several factors involved in infant consumption of fruit and
vegetables.
Leading Macedonian food processor Kolinska is reaping the benefits
of last year's investment in its production facilities, increasing
sales volumes and profits significantly. And more is to come,
having just bought out a 19.7...
Quality is an issue that has plagued many food processors in Russia
over the years. But one company, Kraft Foods, claims that its
operations there - where it is a leading player in confectionery
and coffee - have witnessed tremendous...
Deaths due to poor diet and lack of exercise have risen by more
than a third in the last ten years, said the US government
yesterday, citing new research that suggests obesity could soon
overtake tobacco as the leading preventable...
Romanian bakery group Vel Pitar looks set for further expansion
after announcing that it intends to become more acquisitive and
that a significant increase in its investment programme is mooted
for the year.
A new IT system pioneered in the States will give food
manufacturers enhanced traceability, food quality, security and
efficiency, according to developer Arrowsight.
FoodProductionDaily.com talked to company CEO Adam Aronson
to...
A new test instrument accessory to check the optimum peel strength
of sealed lids on yoghurt packaging has been developed by UK firm
Lloyd Instruments. The TG 5346 peel fixture is the latest addition
to a fast expanding grips and...
UK government agrees 'in principle' to the commercial cultivation
of GM maize on UK soil, provoking an angry reaction from consumer
campaigners who claim the recent debate and science review on GM
foods has fallen on deaf...
Acquisitions for UK food, ingredients and retail firm Associated
British Foods are key to reducing dependency of group profits on
ABF's leading revenue source British Sugar. This week the company
signs a deal with Unilever to...
Food manufacturers continue to face the costly process of food
recalls as the UK's Food Standards Agency brings more food products
contaminated by the illegal carcinogenic food dye Sudan to light.
With its takeover of Safeway finally completed, Morrisons now faces
the difficult task of integrating the two businesses and bringing
the profitability of Safeway's somewhat downmarket stores up to its
own high level.
The last few years have seen a sharp increase in the number of
discount stores throughout Europe, with recessions in many of the
Continent's leading economies prompting consumers to tighten their
belts and shop around for bargains.
Having recently announced that it is selling its stake in the
Carlsberg brewery, Norway's Orkla Foods is continuing its aim to
increase its presence in the Eastern European market with the
acquisition of more facilities to expand...
Polish fruit processor Agros Nova has said that it aims to become
the country's largest producer of fruit juices within the next
three years, despite having lost ground since the merger which
formed it early last year.
