Archives for August 17, 2004

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Baltimor readies to streamline production

Leading Russian sauces manufacturer Baltimor is stepping ahead with a programme to streamline its production facilities following the announcement of a new vegetable oil processing factory and the forthcoming completion of new facilities for ketchup...

Anybody for a tomato and soy?

Scientists at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center are trying to turn what is at present an unappetising watery orange liquid into a tasty drink full of health-giving properties.

Expanding Israeli firm buys IFF's natural fruit flavours

Ambitious Israeli flavours firm Frutarom has bought the European natural fruit preparations business from the world's number two flavours player just months after completing on the Swiss botanical extracts firm Emil Flachsmann.

German proposal for loose ingredients labels unpopular

A new labelling directive for loose produce in Germany, planned by the Federal Ministry of Consumer Protection, Food and Agriculture, has created a considerable turbulence in the German food industry where the plan is regarded as bad for business and...

Baltic meat round-up

Reporting on the latest happenings from the Baltic State's meat sector, we discover that Estonian processors are facing increased costs due to EU carcass disposal regulations, the region's largest meat processor has reported strong financial results...

Food industry to see relief in commodity price pressures?

Increased harvests for key food commodities could suggest a near-term easing up of price pressures for ingredients companies and food manufacturers but an overall draw-down in global stocks means prices are still extremely vulnerable, writes Lindsey...