Edible collagen sales strong for Devro
Devro has reported rising edible collagen volumes in Europe, especially eastern Europe, Scandinavia and Germany, in its results for the first half of its financial year.
Archives for July 30, 2012
Momentum builds to overhaul global calorie system
A storm in the US over how calories are measured could cross to Europe and an overhaul of the system is long overdue, according to one nutrition expert.
Aspartame sales plunge for Ajinomoto
Global sales of aspartame “decreased considerably” during the first quarter of Ajinomoto’s financial year, according to the company.
Animal feed firm reports record earnings
Netherlands-based animal feed company Nutreco has reported a continued “strong momentum” in all segments, as well as record earnings before interest, taxes and amortisation (EBITA).
Segmentation cues substantially decrease snack intake, says study
Subconscious ‘stop signs’ placed in snack food products could help the battle against obesity by controlling overeating, according to the findings of a new study.
EU-Japan look to free trade opportunity
A planned free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and Japan could end the Japanese BSE-linked ban on EU beef and veal imports, say industry representatives.