Archives for January 26, 2005

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Lindt bucks the trend with sweet performance

Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli has reported its highest-ever rate of organic growth for 2004, with its focus on premium products allowing it to buck the general trend towards reduced consumption of chocolate in favour of healthier alternatives,...

Instant tea contains harmful fluoride?

The increasingly popular instant tea beverage may be a source of harmful levels of fluoride, claim US scientists on findings from a very small study.

Lack of experts harms bakery training

A shortage of food technology experts and increasing job rotation means that more workers across Britain's bakery industry are not getting the training they need and do not fully understand the processes involved, writes Chris Mercer.

Russia displays its farming credentials at Berlin's Green Week

The best that Russian farming has to offer is on display this week in Berlin at the 70th annual International Green Week exhibition. For the third year in succession, the Russian Federation is the largest exhibitor at the show, reflecting the growing...

Royal Cosun pierces potato flake market

Subsidiary of Dutch ingredients and foodstuffs group Royal Cosun expands potato flake and granulates activities, acquiring Nestlé's potato activities in Venray, the Netherlands.

Monsanto enters veg seed market

Monsanto announced on Monday that it has acquired leading seed company Seminis, but denied that it had any immediate plans to genetically modify the seed, reports Philippa Nuttall.

Salt reduction focus for food industry, new calls

Sixty year olds and over who cut back their salt intake to the recommended 6g per day could reduce their risk of a stroke by up to 31 per cent, claims a group of cardiovascular experts in the UK, reports Lindsey Partos.

Corn Products profit falls in Q4

Food ingredients and syrups manufacturer Corn Products International said on Tuesday that fourth-quarter profit fell 41 percent as a result of restructuring in Mexico and South America.

High fluoride levels in instant tea?

The increasingly popular instant tea beverage may be a source of harmful levels of fluoride, claim US scientists on findings from a very small study.