Campina merger targets branded dairy trend
Campina will merge its European dairy businesses to insulate against retailer pressure and take advantage of growing consumer demand for branded, added value dairy products, reports Chris Mercer.
Archives for July 14, 2005
Seniors driving the ready meals market
Food makers designing ready meals would be wise to consider the over fifties, after fresh research reveals they are driving a hefty slice of the market,reports Lindsey Partos.
A first, pectin ingredient enters Cargill's portfolio
Acquisitive US ingredients firm Cargill leapfrogs into a leading pectin position as the Citrico acquisition clears allowing pectin products to fall into Cargill's portfolio, reports Lindsey Partos.
New tool to harmonise risk assessment of food ingredients
A new tool for food developers, Europe's food risk agency recommends the launch of a harmonised food database across the EU to shed light on favourable and adverse effects food ingredients may have on our health.
Vegetable juice firms target booming Chinese market
Grasping the booming opportunities in the Chinese food and beverage market, Japanese food conglomerate Kagome has linked up with Chinese firm to bring vegetable and fruit juices to the market.