Euro food and drink firms set out industry manifesto amid ‘strong optimism’
The European food manufacturers’ 30th congress closed yesterday (October 19) amid “an overwhelming sense of optimism” with a manifesto for growth.
Archives for October 18, 2012
UK port reopens following animal welfare concerns
The British port of Ramsgate will resume live exports today (19 October) after the High Court granted “interim relief” from a ban implemented last month.
ADM and Wilmar form European vegetable oils joint venture Olenex
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) and Wilmar International Limited have launched Olenex, a joint venture for the sale and marketing of refined vegetable oils and fats in Europe.
Prolonged formula feeding may increase risk of leukaemia
Extending the length of formula feeding, and delaying solid foods, could increase the risk for developing pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, suggest researchers.
Special edition: Natural sweeteners
‘Stevia is not exactly the most natural sounding product’: Leatherhead analyst
Stevia may have been hailed by manufacturers as a promising natural solution for cutting calories in a range of foods and beverages, but what do consumers think?
Overeating may block brain insulin functions: Animal data
New research sheds light on how over consumption of high-fat foods can cause a malfunction in brain insulin signalling, leading to obesity and diabetes.
EU countries restrict exports to Russia, pending investigation
Italy, the Netherlands and Denmark have voluntarily suspended exports of finished meat products to Russia pending an investigation into claims that exporters were using meat from third countries in these products.
IFT identifies bitterness thresholds for chocolate
The Institute for Food Technologists (IFT) has validated a method that can help manufacturers determine how much bitterness is too much in chocolate.
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Nestlé’ UK restarts dark chocolate production at York site
Nestlé UK & Ireland has revived dark chocolate production at its factory in York after ending a third party outsourcing deal.
Firmenich opens Austrian centre to drive savoury flavour development
Firmenich has opened a new Culinary Centre of Excellence in Vienna, Austria focused on savoury flavours, responding to continuing high demand from customers in the region, the company has said.
Danone must cut prices to compete with private label brands – analyst
Danone must cut the prices of its branded dairy products significantly in parts of Europe to compete with lower-price private label brands, French banking giant Societe Generale has claimed.
Russia reimposes Ukraine import restrictions
Russia has placed restrictions on imports of animal products from the Ukraine in what experts describe as the latest step in a “trade war” between the two countries.