Archives for May 29, 2003

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Dairy ingredients now growing on trees

Swiss flavours and extracts manufacturer Emil Flachsmann is introducing EFLA Trees of Life, a line of plant-based extracts designed especially for the dairy industry to provide a functional twist.

Big Food Group beats forecasts despite sales decline

A poor first half performance from the Iceland fascia pushed down sales and profits at the Big Food Group in 2002. But it also masked the improvements made in the second half of the year which gave the company a solid base on which to drive sales in 2003.

Positive outlook from Kerry

Despite the challenging economic climate, Irish food ingredients, flavours and consumer foods group Kerry expects a good outcome for the full year.

Benefits of sticking to healthy diet religiously

You may not want to take on the religion too, but following the fasting regimes laid down by the Greek Orthodox Church could reduce your chances of suffering from heart disease, claims a recent article in BMC Public Health.

ICO rounds in on coffee crisis

With coffee prices at a 30-year all time low, the International Coffee Organisation and World Bank ended their round table last week with a call to rich countries to share the burden of the present coffee crisis.

Help at hand for UK sheep farmers

A programme to help English sheep farmers get the best prices for their animals has been unveiled by the English Beef and Lamb Executive (EBLEX).

What lies in store for the food industry?

The forthcoming Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo will, amongst a host of topics, be discussing future trends in food safety and processing.