News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
In response to a surge in fruit ingredient sales, UK company J.O. Sims, traditionally a fresh fruit supplier, has restructured its business to create a dedicated ingredients division. The new unit joins the other distinct divisions in the company:...
The FSA is inviting comment on the draft Collagen and Gelatine (Intra-Community Trade) Regulations for Northern Ireland 2003. Comments are particularly welcome regarding the impact on business, identification of additional costs and number of collagen...
The two leading franchise operators of Carrefour stores, Hyparlo and Guyenne & Gascogne, have reported contrasting first quarter sales. Hyparlo was affected by the sale of its Italian unit, while G&G was boosted by solid performances at home and in Spain.
As the European Commission tells member states to tow the EU line over genetically modified organisms, the issue continues to gain pace elsewhere in the world. A report released today in New Zealand on the economic risks and opportunities of releasing...
Two years after the merger of the Swiss co-operative retail group with its 11 co-op suppliers, Coop Suisse has reported a 7 per cent increase in sales for 2002 and double digit profit growth, boosted in particular by strong sales of organic and...