ADM Nederland and Ukraine company Risoil have agreed to become
50/50 shareholders in Illitchvskiy Maslo Extractionniy Zavod, a
joint stock Ukraine company specialising in oilseed crushing.
Scientists in the UK have developed a reliable DNA screening method
for identifying adulteration in basmati rice, increasingly
important at a time when certain varieties are attracting premium
prices.
The acquisition of Rhodia Food Ingredients by Danisco has finally
been completed today, bringing the Danish ingredients group one
step closer towards its goal of becoming a leading supplier of
ingredients to the food industry. The...
Israeli flavours group Frutarom has signed a letter of intent to
buy the European fruit preparations business of US-based
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), a move which will
significantly boost Frutarom's pretensions...
Rhodia, the speciality chemicals company, has expanded its
capability to produce N-2,3-Trimethyl-2-isopropylbutanamide (more
commonly known as WS-23) by with the recent addition of a second
production stream at its UK facility in...
German chemicals company BASF is to participate in a new project
designed to trace Norwegian farmed salmon throughout the entire
production chain as part of a qualitative move to boost sales
through improving consumer confidence.
Earlier this week we reported that food companies were finding it
hard to effectively target senior consumers in the UK - the
so-called Empty Nesters - despite their growing disposable incomes
and desire for indulgence and enjoyment....
Every supermarket owner is constantly seeking ways of driving
growth across every product category, be it through innovation,
promotion or refurbishment. But a recent survey suggests that their
best efforts are being let down at the...
Sales of smoothies grew strongly last year despite consumers
switching to cheaper products to assuage their thirst during the
heatwave. But the longer term growth prospects for what still
remains a niche market lie in the healthy...
A report by the UK Parliament has today set out a number of
proposals aimed at combating the obesity problem in one of Europe's
most overweight nations. At the same time as accusing food
manufacturers and retailers of "paying...
There is a growing section of UK society which is still largely
untapped by the food and drink marketers, despite a growing number
of products, in particular functional food and drink products,
likely to appeal to them. The consumers...
European beef consumption - hit badly by the BSE and foot and mouth
scares - is increasing once again, and industry professionals
meeting this week in Dublin are being urged to try a new tack in
order to further promote sales - promoting...
Leading German ingredients provider Stern Wywiol says that its
ability to provide ingredient blending solutions for customers in
Eastern Europe is helping to buoy its results during a challenging
time for its domestic market. Simon...
Key Norwegian oils, fats and feed supplier Denofa said it had come
to the FI-CEE show at Berlin to test the water after accession.
Simon Pitman spoke to the company to find out what the show
had bought after the second day of its...
Food Safe International, the Canadian-based provider of food safety
equipment, has said it will start to distribute its food safe
process in the Ukraine.
Israeli nutraceutical firm Enzymotec has developed a prototype
nutrition bar containing its nutritional oil, designed to target
the growing diabetics market.
Almost a year after first reaching agreement with the brand's
owner, Cerestar Food & Pharma Specialties Europe is to begin
the pan-European distribution of trehalose, the multi-functional
ingredient created by Japan's...
The aisles were not brimming with people at the FI-CEE exhibition,
which opened its doors in Berlin today. But the general consensus
is that the show has been well targeted and that attendees are
there to do business, reports Simon...
Polish trading company Uno Fresco Tradex has announced an
initiative that combines nine medium-sized food and beverage
companies aiming to export their products to other eastern European
markets. Simon Pitman found out how the integration...
Seemingly not content with already being the world's biggest retail
group, US-based Wal-Mart is looking to build up its relatively
feeble European presence over the next few years with the potential
aim of having stores in every...
Traditional eating patterns in Continental Europe continue to
disappear, with a new report highlighting the expected growth in
Spain's fast food and takeaway market over the next few years.
Spanish consumers are becoming increasingly...
The increasing use of radio frequency identification - or RFID as
it is more commonly known - to track products through the entire
supply chain will inevitably lead to cost savings for most players,
according to the optimistic findings...
Delhaize, the Belgium-based supermarket group, last week launched a
new pan-European brand which it hopes will cater for the increasing
demand for low cost, everyday products.
NutraIngredients.com, a sister publication of
FoodNavigator.com, has received a finalist's award in the best
publication category of the UK's business food and drink journalist
awards.
The British operations of flavours group Treatt weighed heavily on
results in the first half of the year, despite a double digit
increase in volume sales. The strength of sterling against the
dollar and weak orange oil prices were...
At the beginning of the year Israel-based soy proteins specialist
Solbar, announced its move into the soy proteins in China. Simon
Pitman spoke to the company about the project and discovered
that soy protein demand is a major driving...
Efes Breweries International (EBI) has confirmed that it will float
on the London Stock Exchange, following a 57 per cent growth rate
over the last two years.
As Europe continues to relax the rules which for six years have
effectively blocked the development of genetically modified
foodstuffs throughout the EU, new research suggests that the
consumer antipathy towards GM goods - usually...
The European Union has today relaxed its six-year ban on the
approval of new genetically modified foodstuffs, paving the way for
canned GM sweetcorn to hit the supermarket shelves for the first
time. But will the Commission's...
The alleged link between the advertising of junk food and rising
levels of childhood obesity in the UK has never been completely
proven, but the growing body of evidence to support claims of a
direct correlation appears to have been...
Israeli flavours and ingredients group Frutarom benefited from the
recent merger with Swiss counterpart Flachsmann to post a 55 per
cent increase in first quarter sales. Growth in the functional
foods sector also contributed to the...
Britain's third largest supermarket group Sainsbury today confirmed
that it had slipped into the red in 2003 as it continued to feel
the impact of its three-year structural overhaul. The company had
already warned that margin...
Wal-Mart claims that its initial roll-out of electronic product
codes (EPCs) in select distribution warehouses and stores suggests
that the concept will be a long-term success.
Bunge, the world's leading oilseed processor, has extended its
presence in eastern Europe through a new joint venture with
Ukrainian firm Estron. The two companies will build a new oilseed
crushing plant strategically located...
A number of new ingredients targeting the bakery and beverage
markets in particular have been launched this month, helping bakers
improve volumes, reduce costs and lift product safety or improving
both the look and mouthfeel of juice...
Food Ingredients Central and Eastern Europe is due to open its
doors next Tuesday, 25 May for a three-day event held at the German
capital's Messe Berlin exhibition hall, where Simon Pitman
will be reporting on the all the news.
Leading Hungarian frozen and canned food company Globus has posted
a small first quarter loss following a drop in domestic sales and
an unexpected increase in costs.
Bunge Europe, part of the US-based Bunge global agribusiness and
food company, has entered into a 50-50 joint venture with Estron
Corporation to build an oilseed crushing plant in the port of
Ilyichevsk, Ukraine.
France's loi Galland, the legislation which regulates the
relationship between suppliers and retailers, has come under fire
this month with both food manufacturers and supermarket groups
calling for a relaxation of the rules...
A multi-functional beverage wet laboratory and an in-house data
system are two of the final touches to the new flavour Creative
Centre of the Quest Flavour business, based at the company's
international headquarters in Naarden,...
Auchan, the French retail group, has reported remarkably good
figures for 2003 despite its reliance on its home market, where low
levels of consumer spending have impacted sales at a number of its
rivals.
Central European Distribution Corporation, which is rapidly
becoming one of the biggest distributors of alcohol in the Polish
market, has announced that it has completed its eleventh
acquisition with the purchase of Miro, a strategic...
Migros Turk AS, the largest food retailer in Turkey, is to expand
its business operations in the central European region, with the
announcement that it is to open up further retail outlets in FYR
Macedonia through a loan from the...
Claims by anti-GM groups that genetically modified crops cannot
co-exist with 'normal' ones without causing contamination have been
exaggerated, and increasing the regulatory burden on GM crops in
Europe would be inequitable...
Ajinomoto, the Japanese seasonings company, is to reorganise its
European ingredients operations in a move designed to improve
operational efficiency and to accelerate growth.
British retailer Sainsbury has acquired 14 supermarkets from
compatriot Morrisons - including the original Morrisons store in
the Yorkshire town of Ripon. But the group still lags behind rival
Asda, which also announced expansion...
Troubled Dutch retailer Laurus is to restructure its business in a
bid to make its three formats - Edah, Konmar and Super De Boer -
more competitive, the company announced this week.
