Archives for May 23, 2010

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UK consumers more interested in animal welfare food

By staff reporter

Two new surveys indicate that animal welfare is playing a greater role in food purchasing decisions in the UK, beating food additives as the most worrying issue in consumers’ minds.

'Very large confectioner' in baobab trial

By Elaine Watson

Product developers at a “very large confectionery company”, a smoothie maker, a babyfood manufacturer and several cereal bar makers are conducting trials of products containing powder from the pulp of the African baobab fruit.

Don't undervalue your skills in job market, advises headhunter

What to do if you're approached with a dream job offer, or want to move on uncertain economic times? Food industry headhunter Keith Phillips shares his views on the job market, and how middle- and top-managers can make the most of the opportunities out...