Ukraine combats livestock crisis
Ukraine’s Ministry of Agriculture has set a target to reverse the current downward trend in livestock numbers as soon as possible, and to stabilise its meat production.
Archives for May 3, 2012
Biscuits, chocolate and developing markets drive growth for Kraft in Q1
Kraft Foods is off to a solid start to 2012 in its first quarter (Q1) results driven by sales growth in global biscuits and chocolate and strong performance in emerging markets.
Food waste has big potential for value-added ingredients
New technologies are opening up big potential for the extraction of value-added ingredients from food production and processing wastes, according to one expert.
AAK posts record high Q1 results as food ingredients segment shines
Swedish-based firm AarhusKarlshamm AB (AAK) has recorded its highest ever first quarter (Q1) results driven by its food ingredients arm and its Golden Foods/Golden Brands acquisition.
Spanish researchers spell out 2020 consumer food trends
‘Eater-tainment’, ‘SuperSense’ and ‘Food Telling’ are among the food consumer trends predicted to be prominent in 2020 by researchers at Spain’s Azti-Tecnalia research and development centre.
Commission rubber stamps Kellogg’s Pringles buy
The European Commission has cleared Kellogg’s $2.7bn deal to acquire snack business Pringles from Procter & Gamble (P&G).
Iglo Group chief executive shares vision for growth
Iglo Group has big plans for innovation, market development and factory investment across Europe and beyond, according to chief executive Martin Glenn.
Food prices down slightly but remain high, reports FAO
Global food prices fell by 1.4% in the last month but seem to have stabilised at a relatively high level, says the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).