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Growth potential in organic dairy hampered by poor marketing

The organic food industry is reporting high levels of growth, even managing to edge in on conventional dairy market territory. But organic producers are worried that sales will stall, after rising production costs have left no room for marketing. Tom...

Spreads marketed as healthy snack options

Savoury spreads are growing in variety as snack alternatives become increasingly popular in Central and Eastern Europe. And looking at the region's latest launches for this category it is clear that manufacturers are targeting products for nutritional...

Food makers respond to minister over salt levels

Pushed by a UK minister, food makers handed in plans at the weekend to slash the salt content in processed foods but the industry has criticised the government move, suspecting political spin,reports Lindsey Partos.

Have functional soft drinks replaced milk?

The drinks industry believes fortified beverages are the answer to claims that Americans are increasingly drinking sweetened soft drinks at the expense of more nutritious alternatives.

Majority Aarhus slice up for sale?

The majority shareholder in Danish vegetable oil firm Aarhus United could soon place its considerable stake on the market, citing a potential difference in long-term investment interests.