Ambient bakery is ‘devoid of innovation’, says Bright Blue Foods CEO
The ambient bakery sector in the UK has been devoid of any innovation over the past few years and Bright Blue Foods is eager to change that, its CEO says.
Archives for January 21, 2014
Leatherhead: The future consumer is savvy and sceptical
The coming year will see a more sceptical consumer who demands greater traceability, sustainability and honesty on pack, according to a Leatherhead analyst.
Russia considers ban on Norwegian meat
Following recent restrictions on fish imports, Russia may introduce a complete ban on imports of meat and meat products from Norway, if the quality control system in the market is not improved, according to the head of the Russian veterinary watchdog...
Cutting the calories: Study backs whey protein for fat and starch replacement
Micro-particles of whey protein could help manufacturers cut calories in food products by replacing starch and fat, suggest researchers.
FDF tackles crisis management for food firms
Premier Foods, Eversheds LLP and the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) are some of the speakers at an event looking at crisis management in the food industry.
Mondelez adds investor Nelson Peltz to board
Mondelez International has added US ‘activist’ investor Nelson Peltz to its board of directors, the company has said.
Ditch ‘possibly carcinogenic’ white color for clean label rice starch, says Beneo
Confectioners should replace white color titanium dioxide with rice starch to alleviate consumer health concerns, says supplier Beneo, even though toxicity has not been demonstrated by any authority in typical food uses.
Unilever reports profit boost as emerging markets recover
Unilever has reported a 9% increase in profit in 2013, as emerging markets recovered from slower growth in the third quarter.
DSM profits rise in 2013 despite sluggish nutrition performance
Multiple issues in the omega-3 sector, a ‘saturated’ US food supplements market, a widespread consumer move to private label plus a strengthening euro have all impacted Dutch-Swiss ingredient giant DSM’s nutrition division in 2013, but it still delivered...
Royal Wessanen to divest IZICO frozen snacks business
Netherlands-based food company Royal Wessanen has said it has started preparations to divest IZICO, its frozen snacks business.
Detecting food spoilage with optical sensor
An optical sensor that can detect spoilage in food products is being developed to cut down waste and extend shelf life.
German wage deal welcomed by France and Belgium
The French government has welcomed an agreement between the German Food and Allied Workers Union (NGG) and the employers group ANG to introduce a minimum wage structure for the approximately 80,000 people employed in the German meat industry.
Time is expensive in food fraud battle
Time can be more expensive than money when it comes to getting the results of potential food fraud tests, according to a scientist named in the Top 100 by the Science Council.