Unilever repels attack on job cuts
Unilever has defended itself against trades union claims its green business strategy may be sustainable for profits, but not for jobs.
Archives for October 24, 2013
ANALYST: 'BOTTOM LINE - CCE DELIVERED AGAINST A DIFFICULT BACKDROP'
Coca-Cola Enterprises shrugs off Pepsi GB surge and Suntory arrival
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) insists analysts take a ‘mid-term perspective’ after Pepsi took volume and value share from Coke in Great Britain in Q3 2013 and says it is too soon to assess Suntory’s likely market impact.
Multivac set for EU Food Information Regulation changes
Multivac is preparing for changes in the Food Information Regulation, which will become effective in December 2014.
The young, Twitter, and ‘health first’: Keys to Saudi Arabia’s packaged food market
The gradual opening up of Saudi Arabia to the world in social and political terms may also be helping to open the country’s food and beverage market to keen processors.
Roquette talks algae hope after Solazyme split
Despite a recent split from Solazyme and an on-going legal case, Roquette is “full speed ahead” with its new algae flour and says the health halo effect should propel the ingredient forward.
What’s an average serving? Portion size guidance ‘no longer fit for purpose’
European guidance on portion sizing is out of date and does not reflect how portion sizes have changed over time, claims a new report from the British Heart Foundation (BHF).
Diet and cancer: Genetic variation may play key role in risks from red and processed meat
A common genetic variant that affects 1 in 3 people could significantly increase the risk of developing colorectal cancer from the consumption of red meat and processed meat, according to new research.
EFSA denies conflict of interest allegations
An NGO report alleging widespread conflicts of interests within the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) takes ‘a different approach’ to defining potential conflicts – but is an interesting contribution to the science and society debate, EFSA has said.
PassPork to food safety for EU project
A rapid multi-pathogen detector that can be used by non-technical staff in the pork industry will be created by a team behind an EU project.
Special Edition: Tackling diabetes: Formulating for healthy blood sugar
Glucose management ingredient gets UAE distribution, ‘needs to be in food supply,’ founder says
Sometimes the best way to build a new market is to step back.
Nestlé expands Egyptian ice cream factory on growing demand
Nestlé has invested 26m Swiss francs (€21m)to extend its ice cream factory in Egypt, which the company says is one of its biggest ice cream markets.