Archives for September 28, 2003

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Asda strengthens support for British suppliers

Asda, the American-owned supermarket chain, is continuing with its campaign to increase sales of British food and drink products, with 50 new UK-made items set to hit the shelves in 2003. Clearer labelling and in-store promotions have already helped...

Morrisons cleared for Safeway takeover

As expected, Morrisons is the only retailer allowed to bid for the Safeway chain, with rival offers from Tesco, Sainsbury and Asda all blocked by the UK government. But Morrisons' bid is unlikely to be as high as it was in January, perhaps forcing...

Brazil clears way for GM seeds

Environmentalists took to the streets in Brazil last week in protest after the country's vice president said he would lift a ban on genetically modified soy crops.

Innovative soybean powder for FiE launch

US soybean processor ADM is launching its organic whole soybean powder NutriSoy on the European market at next month's Food Ingredients Europe. The product has been nominated for the 'most innovative ingredient' award.

Bunge sheds bottled oils

In the space of seven days US agri-giant Bunge has not only plunged deeper into Far Eastern oils but also shed the private label retail bottled oil business of its edible oil division.

Spectro analyser

A new spectrophotometer called 'Chameleon' has been launched by Spectroscopic and Analytical Developments, designed to analyse the contents of finished food and beverage products.

Endeavour builds on flavours

Rising sales channelled through a long-standing relationship with Treatt have opened the way for UK-based Endeavour Speciality Chemicals to step into larger premises.