French food prices fall further
Food prices are taking a battering in France, as figures released today confirm a price deflation trend at the retail level.
Archives for August 11, 2005
Hike in packing prices due S&P says
Food processors can expect the higher raw material costs hitting packagers to be passed on soon depending on their contracts. This means that, depending on contractural obligations, cosmetics and toiletry producers can expect the higher costs to be...
Kit detects Salmonella faster, company claims
A new rapid testing method for Salmonella in food has received approval from an international certification body, giving processors a quicker way of ensuring the safety of their products.
Arla UK warns more costs will hit margins
Arla UK, one of the country's biggest milk processors, has warned that 2005 profits will be hit by intense cost pressures, highlighting the crucial role of value-added dairy development to insulate margins.
UK milk production facing 'worst case scenario', says study
A worst case scenario for UK milk production is more likely as more producers leave the market than previously thought, presenting potential supply problems that could raise costs across the industry, reports Chris Mercer.
San Miguel feels pressure of raw material costs
San Miguel, the biggest food and drink company in the Philippines, reported a 4 per cent drop in first half profits yesterday, after higher raw material and packaging costs eroded the benefits of strong sales growth.