CCFRA releases latest CD
Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association (CCFRA) has produced a CD-Rom to provide food industry managers with a reference tool and training aid on the microbiological safety of foods.
Archives for October 19, 2003
CAP: securing the future
With the European Union soon to represent 450 million consumers, which common agricultural policy will best serve an enlarged Europe? "A single CAP that serves a single, united Europe," said the leading crusader of CAP reform EU agriculture...
Major price cuts at Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn, the flagship supermarket business of troubled retailer Ahold, is to slash the prices of a wide range of food products by as much as 30 per cent in a belated attempt to win back consumers. But will this be enough to tempt shoppers back...
Irish innovation gains from network in food arena
Results from an ongoing Irish initiative to boost product innovation - new ingredients and finished food and drink products - unveiled at an industry food event this month in Ireland imply that investment could be paying off.
First Indian store for Metro
Metro has opened its first cash & carry outlet in India, in the city of Bangalore, the 28th international market for the German group. A second store will open next month, and the company clearly sees significant potential in a market whose economy is...
US market knocks Sensient results
Slacker US sales across all sectors hit third quarter results for US Sensient Technologies with the colour and flavours company this week reporting a slide in operating income.
Threshers pushes petrol station business
Threshers, the drinks retail specialist, has extended its operations in the petrol station forecourt sector, part of its move into a wider range of markets which also includes leisure centres and students' unions.
FSANZ standards lead the way
Primary Production and Processing (PPP) Standards for poultry & meat, and further possible industries, are to be revised by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ).