Whitworths upgrades quality testing
Whitworths, the UK processor of packaged dried fruits, has turned to Systech to upgrade its Modified Atmosphere Packaging system.
Archives for March 12, 2003
Tagatose on the fast track
As scientists warn the western world about the health implications of eating too much sugar, food manufacturers and food/beverage processors are reconsidering the additives they use in their products and what alterations need to be made to meet...
BNF responds to health claims
Commenting on last month's request from the European Commission for feedback on proposals to amend legislation on nutrition labelling, the British Nutrition Foundation highlights the fact that the current list of vitamins and minerals which may be...
Leda egg safety solution takes the prize
Leda Technologies has won the two main awards at the Irish Catering Association's CATEX 2003, for its egg safety testing solution.
Changing demand for sugar and sweeteners
Food manufacturers are reconsidering the additives they use in their products and what alterations need to be made to meet consumer demand for something sweet that is low in calories, or is non-carbohydrate.
Is Ahold right for Tesco?
Ahold's much publicised financial concerns have prompted speculation that Europe's second largest food retail group could become a potential takeover target. Both Carrefour and Tesco have been linked to the Dutch group, but as analysts M+M Planet...
Natural patents
Last week we reported on a new survey that revealed the growing popularity of natural colours. Good news for ingredients companies such as Danish Chr.Hansen who announced this week that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted the...
Country of origin - the debate continues
New legislation to tighten the 'origin of labelling' for food products in the US continues to incite reactions with a coalition of consumer and agricultural organisations this week claiming that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) must...
Casino improves despite Dutch problems
Leader Price discount stores and Monoprix city centre supermarkets were among the main drivers of growth for Casino, the French food retailer, in 2002. They will also drive growth in 2003, but a recovery at Dutch unit Laurus is also expected in the...