Irish processor recognises R&D need
Following concerns that food and drink R&D investment across Europe has hit a low ebb, Irish meat manufacturer Dawn Farm Foods has pledged to spend 28m on research.
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Givaudan on track with world's largest flavours plant
Leading flavours house Givaudan says a new facility in Shanghai, claimed to be the world's largest flavours plant, will allow it to capture rising demand for quality and innovative flavours in the Chinese food and beverage market.
Danone brings US organic yoghurt to Europe
French food giant Danone looks set to launch a new range of organic yoghurts in Europe, made by its US subsidiary Stonyfield Farm.
Money made available for training on hygiene laws
The UK's food safety regulator has made more money available for training businesses on the EU's new hygiene requirements.
Nestlé removes artificial colours from Smarties
Pursuing a consumer health trend Nestle Rowntree has decided to eliminated artificial colours from its Smarties brand of confectionary.
Test kit could help consumers avoid caffeine
A testing kit that uses antibodies from llama blood could help consumers and companies identify the presence of caffeine in beverages.
Out of Africa: Novel botanicals enter market
Functional food and beverage makers could soon be turning to Africa for more and more novel plant extracts, Vitafoods attendees heard yesterday.