Promising Numico results may woo competitors
Royal Numico reported an impressive 13.4 per cent growth for the third quarter, inviting speculation of a possible takeover as rival companies are attracted to its portfolio of lucrative baby food brands.
Archives for November 10, 2005
Upgrade issued for Key Technology legacy sorters
Food processors using Key Technology's older optical sorters now have the opportunity to upgrade their machines without having to make a big spend on buying a new one, according to the company.
Health and cost concerns driving alternative protein demand
Cosucra plans to take advantage of the rapidly growing alternative protein market by show how pea protein can tie into current health concerns and cut costs.
Rosemary extract sector awaits antioxidant approval
A European rosemary extract firm believes that if the EU allows the ingredient to be labelled as an antioxidant, the sector could turn solid growth into rocketing sales.
UK retailers face pre-Christmas strikes over pricing
British farmers are today planning another strike in protest over low prices paid by retailers for their goods, adding to calls from MPs and lobby groups for mandatory legislation to force supermarkets into line.
FAO food census aims to eradicate hunger
An FAO agricultural census covering 2006 to 2015 could help to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger.
Discounters flood Eastern Europe
Netto will open 50 stores a year in Poland, joining the current wave of discounters that are realising the potential of Eastern Europe, as thousands of small towns are crying out for cheap modernised food retailers.
Loders Croklaan targets trans fat free demand
Netherlands-based Loders Croklaan is expanding its palm oil processing facilities in the US in order to tap the growing demand for trans fat free oil.
UK's new BSE rules opens door to more beef supplies
Anglo-Beef Products (ABP) Shrewsbury became one of the first abattoirs in the UK this week to open its doors to cattle over the age of thirty months, under new bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE)control rules.
Nut allergies may not last, says study
As Europe prepares for tougher rules on allergen labeling, a new study has found that allergies to almonds, pecans, cashews and other tree nuts may not be lifelong.