Casino's Polish store sale tempts Tesco
Speculation is mounting that France's number two supermarket Casino is planning to sell its Polish operations - with Tesco and Carrefour vying to snap up the unwanted stores.
Archives for July 10, 2006
ISO certification added to traceability service
JustFoodERP adds international certification to itstraceability services, providing food processors with an independent audit of their supply chain.
EU novel foods consultation nears deadline
An online consultation on the revision of novel food regulations, designed to take into account changes to the status of GM food in the EU, is nearing completion.
Soluble fibre could boost cheese making
Adding soluble fibres, guar gum and pectin, to skimmed milk could speed up the coagulation time, improving cost efficiency, and impart nutritional benefits, say Irish researchers.
Sudan still being detected in food supply
Illegal Sudan dyes in spices and other food products continue to be detected despite numerous clampdowns, according to the European Commission.
Laser sorter raises the speed barrier
A new laser sorter has been designed to match the speeds of high volume processing lines.
Protient promotes goat protein for energy and satiety
Protient is launching a goat milk protein concentrate for the sports nutrition and weight loss industries, following demand from formulators for rapidly absorbed, less allergenic protein.
Pyaterochka boosts sales with new stores
Leading Russian supermarket Pyaterochka has posted a like-for-like sales rise of 10 per cent for the second quarter of 2006, as it moves to expand store space.
Kellogg seeking acquisitions in Asia
Kellogg, the world's biggest breakfast cereal maker, is in talks to buy a Chinese food company as part of its plans to boost sales in Asia, according to a report.
Fruit genetics set to create new natural flavours
A vast bank of fruit genes identified by researchers in New Zealand is set to give rise to new nature-identical flavours for use by food makers.
Studies look at lengthening shelf life of fresh cut produce
A combination of specific packaging films, cleaning chemicals and modified atmospheres can lengthen the shelf life of fruit and vegetable varieties, according to studies by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Confirmed: Kraft buys Spanish UB unit
Leading food manufacturer Kraft has paid £575m (€829.6m) for United Biscuit's southern European snack business. The deal was signed off over the weekend, said British daily The Financial Times.
Entry-level X-ray inspection system targets food sector
An entry level X-ray inspection system offers processors a cost-effective way of meeting the EU's food safety requirements, its UK-based manufacturer claims.
Europe to harmonise erythritol food additive regs
Member states now have 18 months to approve erythritol as a food additive, after the approval process was finalised by the EC Council of Health Ministers last month.