Archives for July 25, 2004

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Ongoing opportunities for dairy players

Good news for players in the dairy industry as a new report claims thevolume of dairy trade is growing at a faster pace than global milk production. But Europe is outstripped by Australia and New Zealand on the global stage.

Ebro expands into US market

Leading Spanish food group Ebro Puleva, whose revenues broke the billion euro barrier last week, has agreed to buy Riviana Foods, the largest rice processor in the US.

Soy remains volatile but weather holds promise for prices

Health concerns continue to drive market growth for soy ingredients but prices have risen over the past year due to a squeeze in supplies. However, favourable weather conditions for soybean crops in the US could offer some relief to future prices,...

New generation juicy fruit ingredients for bakery formulations

US cranberry co-operative Ocean Spray will roll out a plumper version of its health ingredient for use in bakery products onto the European food market in the next few months, hoping to see value-added ingredients boost a bottom line hit by high...

Grape extracts awarded for innovative use

An Australian firm, which yesterday received a food industry award for its range of heart healthy grape extracts, is looking into export opportunities on the European market. But health claims regulations may increase the challenges for those looking...