News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Food and biotechnology industries in the US breathed a collective sigh of relief this week as the voters of the US state of Oregon voiced a resounding 'no' to Measure 27, an initiative that would have required labels on food containing genetically...
Growth from new format stores notwithstanding, Iceland's poor performance pulled down overall sales at the Big Food Group in the UK during the first half. Another disappointing performance given a positive spin by chief executive Bill Grimsey.
Since Swedish scientists revealed earlier this year that the potential carcinogen acrylamide could be present in high-heated, starchy foods, scientific and government bodies the world over are seeking to calm the consumer.
A month of promotions in October helped lift French retail sales in October compared to the previous year, but September's figures from Spain show a marked decline in food sales, at least compared to the previous month.