Suppliers ‘won’t be hit’ by Morrisons’ price cuts
Morrisons has stressed the price cuts it has announced will not rebound on suppliers, but will be entirely funded by the supermarket chain itself.
Archives for February 18, 2015
‘Ferrero is not and will not be up for sale,’ says CEO
Ferrero’s CEO has dismissed speculation the firm will be sold following the death of owner Michele Ferrero.
Coca-Cola Hellenic shrugs off Boko Haram terrorist trouble to maintain Nigeria growth
Coca-Cola Hellenic boss Dmitris Lois said today that Nigeria remains a ‘key growth driver’ for the group despite the negative effects of terrorist group Boko Haram on its operations in the country’s northeast.
TÜV SÜD expands food safety certification to Czech Republic
TÜV SÜD has expanded its certification services in the Czech Republic after passing an accreditation process.
Healthy-eating adverts only affect 'educated' consumers, study suggests
The likelihood of choosing fruit after viewing mock healthy-eating adverts was increased only among ‘educated’ participants, researchers found.
EFSA delivers inconclusive scientific opinion on stunning
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has been unable to undertake a full assessment of the animal welfare implications of stunning small ruminants, due to unsatisfactory case studies.
Could flavour help increase satiety?
Round-the-clock availability of tasty foods has caused obesity rates to balloon – or has it? Per Møller of the University of Copenhagen suggests the contrary – foods that satisfy the senses may be more likely to satisfy the appetite.
Aldi in £1.2M deal with rapeseed producer
Aldi has seized 8% of the UK rapeseed market through a single £1.2M deal with Phoenix Speciality Oils.
Scots strike retail meat deal in Sweden
Products under the Scottish assurance schemes Scotch Beef PGI and Scotch Lamb PGI will be available on the shelves of supermarkets throughout Sweden, thanks to a new supply deal.