Latvian jam maker eyes China
Latvian fruit and vegetable processing company Pure Food says that it has reached an agreement with a major Chinese shopping chain to supply its products there.
Archives for April 21, 2004
Residue guide published
The Chilled Food Association (CFA) has launched a guide to help chilled food manufacturers meet their legislative commitments and commercial requirements regarding controls on veterinary residues, just days after the Soil Association challenged...
UK supermarkets holding back growth in organics
Britain's supermarkets are not doing enough to support the country's organic farming industry, buying in produce from abroad despite sufficient supplies in the domestic market, claims the Soil Association. But there are also quality and safety issues...
CSM in price fixing probe
Offices of bakery ingredients and sweeteners giant CSM were raided yesterday by the Dutch competition watchdog NMa on suspicions of price fixing in the firms sugar division CSM Suiker. In a parallel raid, the NMa hit leading Dutch sugar processor...
Heavy exercisers lose sweet appeal
Do we lose our yearning for sweetness after a bout of exercise ? Scientists in Japan show how a preference for a sucrose solution was reduced in rats that had undertaken extensive exercise. Their findings could have wider implications for food makers...
Frutarom spears functional food market
Flavours and extracts firm Frutarom has gained the worldwide marketing rights to a range of natural antioxidants made by Israel's RAD Natural Technologies, boosting its offering to health and functional food makers.
Is organic meat the future?
Public concern over BSE outbreaks is set to boost sales of organic meat products in North America, according to a new report. But North Americans have not historically been as influenced by food scares as their European counterparts.
GMO rules explained
With stringent rules on the labelling of genetically modified ingredients entering into force earlier this week, the European Commission has laid out the framework for the tough new regulations.
Dairy sector continues to reap rewards of functional foods
Dairy leaders are reaping the benefits of increasing consumer interest in functional foods, with both Danone and Nestlé this week reporting strong growth in probiotic and other healthy products, report Danny Vincent and Dominique Patton.