Archives for March 9, 2005

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Food scientists improve coffee aromas

Drinks manufacturers competing for market share in coffee products will welcome new technology from Swiss scientists that should shed light on the complex roasting process associated with the appeal of coffee aromas.

Heinz preparing Russian ketchup market coup

Russia's ketchup market, one of the largest in the world, is beginning to attract the attention of a number of international players keen to take advantage of the sauce's perennial popularity. But while Heinz is perhaps the most high-profile aspirant,...

Triple alliance to map soybean markers

Genaissance Pharmaceuticals, Monsanto and the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have formed a triple alliance to draw up a genetic map of the soybean, the companies announced today, writes Philippa Nuttall.

Food labeling must be clear for allergy sufferers

Pressure groups plan to use this year's Food Allergy Awareness Week to promote the need for clear and effective product labeling to the food industry as the allergy labeling legislation deadline approaches, Philippa Nuttall reports.

Napier Brown confirms takeover talks

UK sugar and dairy powder firm Napier Brown Foods confirmed rumours this week that it is in discussions that could lead to a possible takeover, writes Lindsey Partos.

New rules to govern nutrition label errors

New regulations will tighten error margins on food nutrition labels as a new study claiming many UK foods, including biscuits and pizzas, are significantly higher in fat and sugar than their labels suggest, threatens to further dent consumer trust,...

Juice, cheese tops Russian babies' diet

In light of the current debate about the regulation of children's food, Moscow-based market analysts Comcon carried out a survey of Russian babies' eating habits, revealing that processed food products are firmly on the menu, writes Angela Drujinina.

Post sudan 1, EU publishes traceability guide for food firms

In the wake of the sudan 1 crisis that led to nearly 600 food product recalls in the UK in recent weeks, Brussels gives a helping hand to the food industry, publishing a guidance document to assist all players in the food chain to better understand...

Sale looms but Aarhus posts upturn in 2004 results

As a pending sale looms in the background, and after a patch of fading sales and tighter margins, Danish vegetable fats supplier Aarhus United is on the up, with the company marking improved growth for 2004, writes Lindsey Partos.

Russians respond to calls for children's food legislation

Russia's consumer rights authority has released details of new legislation designed to regulate the market for foods targeted specifically at children in response to claims by manufacturers that the lack of government rules was holding back potential...

Chr Hansen tour shows dairy firms new possibilities

Chr Hansen's innovative Eastern European marketing campaign, which kicks off today, should help the Czech Republic's dairy sector find new ways of adding value to their products, writes Anthony Fletcher.