FrieslandCampina told to remove healthy foods logo from pack
Dutch dairy manufacturer FrieslandCampina has been cautioned about the use of a healthy foods logo from packs of its reduced fat ham and cheese.
Archives for January 13, 2012
EU scientific experts dismiss safety concerns over aspartame, sweeteners
There are no health risks from the use of aspartame and other low-and-no calorie sweeteners, claimed a gathering of Italian and European food safety, health and nutrition experts this week.
Carr’s Milling surprises analysts in first quarter
Carr’s Milling Industries has reported solid Q1 results in a trading update as improved flour sales driven by new customers led to results that have surprised market analysts.
Awareness of organic logos must increase to drive sales, argue researchers
Industry should put effort into increasing awareness of organic logos because “very few” consumers trust generic labels with the prefix ‘organic’, say researchers.
Tyrrells acquires rival UK veg crisp maker Glennans
UK-based vegetable crisp manufacturer Tyrells has acquired fellow UK veg crisp maker Glennans for an undisclosed sum.
Robert Wiseman agrees multi-million Müller takeover deal: analysts react
Robert Wiseman Dairies says it has agreed the terms of a £279.5m takeover deal by Müller UK (a wholly owned subsidiary of the German dairy giant) and is recommending the offer unanimously to shareholders.