Archives for May 26, 2004

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A smooth approach to healthy growth

Sales of smoothies grew strongly last year despite consumers switching to cheaper products to assuage their thirst during the heatwave. But the longer term growth prospects for what still remains a niche market lie in the healthy properties of the...

Aarhus installs fieldbus technology

Food processor Aarhus United has installed PlantWeb digital plant architecture from Emerson Process Management at its new Danish oil processing plant. The new IT infrastructure includes a DeltaV digital automation system and Foundation fieldbus...

Retailers urged to do more to drive category growth

Every supermarket owner is constantly seeking ways of driving growth across every product category, be it through innovation, promotion or refurbishment. But a recent survey suggests that their best efforts are being let down at the final stage - in...

Probiotic bacteria may stop HIV infection

Probiotic bacteria appear to tackle the HIV virus and may even stop it from being transferred from a mother to her children, said researchers at the American Society for Microbiology general meeting this week.

Tracing salmon from farm to fork

German chemicals company BASF is to participate in a new project designed to trace Norwegian farmed salmon throughout the entire production chain as part of a qualitative move to boost sales through improving consumer confidence.

Researchers discover why wine antioxidant kills cancer

Scientists have discovered a possible mechanism for the anti-cancer activity of resveratrol, the compound found in red wine and thought to be responsible for the drink's widely reported health benefits, writes Wai Lang Chu.

Seniors continue to pose problem to marketers

Earlier this week we reported that food companies were finding it hard to effectively target senior consumers in the UK - the so-called Empty Nesters - despite their growing disposable incomes and desire for indulgence and enjoyment. And as Mintel's...

UK food industry given three years to act on obesity

A report by the UK Parliament has today set out a number of proposals aimed at combating the obesity problem in one of Europe's most overweight nations. At the same time as accusing food manufacturers and retailers of "paying lip service" to previous...