Industry needs stricter probiotic rules
Too many producers are falsely labelling their products as probiotic and could present a stumbling block to the sector's expansion, says the marketing head of leading innovator Valio at Drinktec 2005.
Archives for September 18, 2005
Pomegranate juice's heart benefits backed by study
The evidence in favor of pomegranates is stacking up, as the latest research indicates that drinking a glass of pomegranate juice each day may be of benefit for patients with coronary heart disease.
Price pressure on identical food brands across EU set to continue
Ongoing price competition among European retailers has squeezed prices for international branded foods in recent years, finds new research from ACNielsen that confirms the pressure will continue into the near future.
Probiotic juices offer new avenues for dairy
Juices containing probiotic bacteria will see increasing interest from drinks and dairy producers looking to add value, predicts Finnish functional dairy innovator Valio.
Weekly Comment
Food law: friend or foe?
The food industry is in danger of harming itself with its recent lobbying against the further harmonisation and deepening of EU food regulation.