Industy mulls over 'may contain' alternatives
Labelling issues on the cards again for manufacturers as the UK's food safety agency this week launches a consultation on the use of alternative phrases to 'may contain' on food labels.
Archives for December 11, 2003
Emerging markets to impact soy processing
The regional distribution of soybean production and processing capacity in the US has shifted dramatically during the last decade. Citing the impact of emerging markets, a new study claims this change will have important consequences for the US soybean...
Key to the supply chain
The major issues affecting the food and drink industry supply chain were discussed at Ross Systems' recent annual users conference, Rossworld 2003. The global software provider touched on vertical industry-specific functionality, regulatory compliance...
Black beans, the next antioxidant trend?
The debate over which plant has the most antioxidants continues, with new research showing black beans are a rich but overlooked source of antioxidants equal to fruits like grapes, apples and cranberries.
Second generation FABs to drive European growth?
Despite the steady stream of new product launches in a number of European markets, and continued growth of flavoured alcoholic beverages (FABs) across the Continent, spirit manufacturers are already predicting a gradual downturn in the market - and...
Additives stakeholders welcome amendments
New rules that harmonise EU legislation on additives necessary for the storage and use of flavourings were welcomed by industry last week. Proposed by the Commission in 2002, amendments to Directive 95/2/EC on food additives other than colours and...
Flexible pricing strategy keeps shoppers happy
An Every Day Low Pricing (EDLP) strategy is more popular with shoppers than one driven purely by promotions, according to a recent survey in the UK. But a combination of the two is the best means of keeping shoppers happy.