Archives for August 11, 2005

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Low market prices and restructuring hit Givaudan

Swiss-based global fragrance and flavours giant Givaudan says that a down-turn in its performance for the first six months of the year was buouyed by a stronger showing from it international fragrance operations.

Fruit and veg driving European organic market

By  Simon Pitman

Although sales channels for organic foods continue to broaden, the European market is still dominated by fruit and vegetables. But it is increased shelf space for organic exotic and tropical fruits that is expected to provide the biggest impetus for...

UK heads the way in European private label market

By  Simon Pitman

The latest survey of the global private label market reveals a €100 billion industry that is increasingly seen as a sign of good quality, good value food products. But it is Europe, and in particular the UK, where acceptance and the development of own...

Should sugar labeling laws be changed?

By Jess Halliday

The Sugar Association wants the FDA to introduce more aggressive labeling regulations that would split out the different sugars and sweeteners on the nutritional facts panel, just as the labeling of trans fats will be mandatory from January 1 2006.