Kerry results boosted by recent acquisitions
Kerry Group’s 2011 acquisitions have performed well for the ingredients and flavours giant, boosting its Q1 results despite challenges in trading conditions.
Archives for May 2, 2012
UK government increases measures to combat bovine TB
The UK’s Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced further control measures, due to be implemented on 1 July 2012, to eradicate bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in England.
Russian ban on EU pigs affects Estonian prices
The Russian ban on European pig imports forced Estonian producers to cut prices by 20% in April.
Milk proteins will cut salt in cheese by 65% - Arla
Arla Food Ingredients have developed a range of proteins for cheese manufacturers which they claim can cut salt content by up to 65% and processing time by an hour.
New FMD strain threatens Middle East
A novel strain of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) discovered in Egypt and Libya in February has now spread to the Gaza Strip, putting Gulf countries at risk, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) warns.
NIR food quality device coming to a smartphone near you - Fraunhofer
Smartphones equipped with innovative near infrared technology no bigger than a sugar lump could open the door for rapid food quality testing of a host of products, said the Fraunhofer Institute.
Genetics play role in taste perception of meat, say researchers
Genetic differences in odorant receptors could account for as much as 40% variation in taste intensity of foods, according to new research.
Weetabix takeover signals focus on EU from emerging markets
The acquisition of Weetabix is the biggest sign yet of emerging market interest in Europe, according to industry commentators.
Thorntons oversees positive Easter but sales still on decline
UK chocolatier Thorntons has reported a solid Easter performance in a third quarter trading update, but overall sales continue to fall.
First vampires, now Campylobacter…. Researchers identify pathogen combating garlic compound
A garlic-derived compound could offer the food industry a quick and more effective antimicrobial tool in the fight against Campylobacter on poultry products, a US study has claimed.
ADM opens new innovation centre in the Netherlands
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has opened a development centre in The Netherlands to provide advice on chocolate and cocoa products.