Danone: strong results despite testing market conditions
Danone has ridden out difficult market conditions to report strong full-year earnings and improved margins.
Archives for February 15, 2006
Special report
FDA re-opens probe into benzene contamination of soft drinks
US food safety authorities have re-opened an investigation closed 15 years ago into soft drinks contaminated with cancer-causing chemical benzene, following evidence the industry has failed to sort out the problem, BeverageDaily.com can reveal.
Cargill targets polyol growth with new maltitol facility
Cargill's first North American maltitol plant is now in full operation, helping the firm to target the steadily growing polyol branch of the sweeteners market.
New cost effective asparagus breed developed
Scientists have developed a new variety of asparagus that offers a higher yield and a higher percentage of marketable spears.
Low-carb diets reduce weight but may raise cholesterol, study
Low-carbohydrate diets may appear effective when it comes to weight loss, but they could be linked to higher levels of LDL or 'bad' cholesterol levels, say scientists.
Food industry responding to labelling needs
The UK food industry has come out on top in two UK surveys investigating whether manufacturers are meeting Country of Origin and Clear Labelling guidance.
MPs report divides British food retailers
UK food retailers have been split by the All Party Small Shops Committee report calling for a new retail watchdog and a halt to further mergers and acquisitions pending government guidelines.
Tate & Lyle alerted to potential sucralose competitor
The re-appearance of a low-calorie tabletop sweetener product branded as Altern in a small number of Wal-Mart stores in the US has attracted the attention of Tate & Lyle.
Industry calls for collaboration of sugar producers and users
The Sweetener Users Association (SUA) has called for an end to the "bitter disputes" between sugar users and producers, saying the industry needs to unite in a common effort to improve the US sugar policy.