Fonterra to build new dairy innovation centre
Fonterra, the New Zealand dairy co-operative, is set to build a new multi-million dollar research and development centre to help it move ahead in global added value product trends.
Archives for November 2, 2005
UK tops Europe, US, in food, drink workforce productivity
The UK ranks second behind Canada in the level of productivity of its food, drink and tobacco products work force, but Austria, Finland and the Netherlands are on the way to overtaking the island, according to an international study.
UK dairy strike lacks mainstream support
A three-day strike by Britain's dairy farmers, who are withholding milk supplies in protest at low farmgate prices, has been criticised by the National Farmers' Union for jeopardising industry relations.
Florida juice standards relaxed to cope with Wilma
The Florida Citrus Commission (FCC) has agreed to relax maturity standards for oranges and grapefruits processed for juice in a move to help growers impacted by Hurricane Wilma.
Nutrinova to showcase sugar replacement innovation
Nutrinova plans to use this year's FI Europe show to highlight how new sweetener technology can make finished products healthier.