Archives for May 15, 2003

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Peptides in pressure war

The latest research into the beneficial impact of peptides in fermented milk might have on lowering consumer's blood pressure brings good news for manufacturers of drinking yoghurts.

Retailers add to calls for action on salt

The British Retail Consortium has reacted strongly to the latest moves by food producers to reduce salt in food, calling for less rhetoric and more action. The BRC has called on the UK government to set achievable targets for sodium levels for children.

British food exports rise for first time in six years

After years of restrictions related to BSE and FMD, as well as unfavourable economic conditions caused by the strength of sterling, British food and drink exports rose for the first time since 1998 last year. A continued focus on high margin processed...

US consumer backs biotech foods

With impeccable timing in light of the US move earlier this week to file a case with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over the EU ban on biotech foods, a recent report from Washington, DC, based International Food Information Council (IFIC) claims a...

Ahold struggles in first quarter

Ahold's troubles continued in the first quarter of the current year with sales dropping 11 per cent compared to 2002, mainly due to exchange rate declines. But organic growth at most units was solid, a small ray of hope for the increasingly beleagured...

Snacks, how to grab a slice of the action?

In a market valued at €140 billion, the consumption of food and drink in the European workplace provides manufacturers with the potential to create products that meet three key criteria - quality, convenience and health.

Cognis cracks weight issues with CLA product

Cognis Nutrition and Health used the Vitafoods exhibition taking place in Geneva, Switzerland this week as the right platform to launch its Tonalin CLA to the European market.