Cargill targets key European ingredient markets
Cargill plans to highlight its growing focus on texturising and sweetness functionality solutions at a series of major events across Europe this spring.
Archives for April 27, 2006
Which? lampoons junk food ad ban
British consumer watchdog Which? has branded the new junk food advertising ban a "sham", saying broadcasting regulator Ofcom wasted its opportunity to veto food industry commercials that target young children.
Industry awaits regulator's review of aspartame
Food processors are waiting with bated breath for the release next week of an EU regulatory review either confirming or rejecting the results of a scientific study claiming that aspartame poses a cancer risk.
Cultural factors implicated in obesity, says study
Health professionals need to use more than tape measures and scales to define and tackle obesity, according to a paper in the British-based Journal of Advanced Nursing.
Casino beats sales forecast
French supermarket Casino has announced a 17 per cent rise in first-quarter sales, as domestic performance improves and international sales smash records.
UK beef prices set to rise
As the EU's ban on UK beef exports comes to an end, continental demand for Britain's cheaper meat is expected to raise prices by up to a quarter.
Carrefour's overseas operations take new twist
Europe's largest retailer Carrefour has chosen a buyer for its South Korean operations, whilst in Slovakia fresh controversy surrounding a Tesco store-swap may jeopardise its expansion plans.
Novozymes reports solid start to 2006
Novozymes reported an increase in operating profit for the first quarter of 2006, providing a good basis for further expansion.
Emulsifiers vital for chocolate coating, says Palsgaard
Palsgaard, which has launched a range of ingredients designed to ensure the stable production of low-fat and cost-effective ice cream coatings, explains why emulsifiers are so important.