News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Britain's third and fourth largest grocers have shown contrasting sales performances in recent weeks, and Morrisons' recent takeover of Safeway means that Sainsbury is now under serious threat of dropping further down the retail rankings, writes Chris...
Delhaize's dependence on the US food retail market has weighed heavily on the results of the Belgium-based company. And with little sign of an immediate upturn in the US economy, conditions are likely to remain tough for some time to come, making...
Poland food processor La Festa has announced this week that it is to move some of its operations to Romania in a bid to drive off an anticipated rise in costs after accession.
Difficulties in the meat export market and cheap imports have been troubling Baltic meat processors, with Estonia's largest processor, Rakvere Lihakombinaat, reporting that its profits have been halved in the space of a year despite rising production...
Technology that allows real-time x-ray inspection imaging has been developed. Manufacturer Cintex says that the reason the modifications made to its range of MIACS software is so innovative is because it will allow, for the first time, monitoring from...
Countries affected by the deadly avian influenza virus H5N1 should not restock their flocks too quickly to avoid the disease flaring up again, FAO warned today. But two months after the outbreak of the epidemic some countries are already planning to...
Supermarkets account for around 5 per cent of the UK's annual energy consumption, pump 600,000 tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere per year from their delivery lorries and produce enough plastic carrier bags to cover all of London, Liverpool,...
A natural Japanese food ingredient used to extend the shelf life of food products has acquired GRAS status from the US Food and Drug Administration signalling a growth in sales for its Japanese manufacturer, the Chisso Corporation.
At first glance, a petrol station might not seem like the obvious choice of outlet for premium food and drink products, but growing consumer demand for healthy, tasty and above all convenient products – not to mention increased competition from...
Russian agribusiness group Aston says it has acquired a controlling stake in the Millerovo oil extraction plant in the Rostov region, which, after modernisation, will be used to increase the company's foothold in the edible oils sector.
Adding to the growing list of potential benefits of vitamin D consumption, researchers from Australia find that doses of vitamin D in early life could help reduce the onset of schizophrenia in men.
A tighter focus on discount outlets continues to pay dividends for French retail group Casino, whose 2003 figures also benefited from an upturn in its international operations, writes Chris Jones.
Danish ingredients firm Danisco shoots into the number two cultures spot after signing a deal worth €320 million yesterday to buy the food ingredients arm of struggling French chemical firm Rhodia.
A warm glow from a regular pint at the pub might not be the only benefit to the health as a small study finds moderate beer consumption could help prevent osteoporosis through the bioavailability of silicon rooted in the beverage.
Latvian dairy producer Rigas Piensaimnieks has made an interesting side-step into the world of multifunctional manufacturing in an effort to increase its market share and maintain future growth. Sauces and condiments will now become another key area...