Archives for September 6, 2006

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'Healthy' crisps aim to improve Walkers image

By  Catherine Boal

Following a £15m (€22.2m) investment in research and development at the company, UK crisp giant Walkers has launched a new 'healthier' range to attract snack-loving consumers worried about their waistlines.

Glanbia dairy grapples with EU reform

By  Chris Mercer

Ireland's dairy and ingredients giant, Glanbia, reported a dip in sales and profits for its first half of 2006, stung by cuts to EU support for the dairy sector.

Australian dairies invest $15m in innovation

By  Dominique Patton

Australian dairies will drum up A$15 million in funding over the next three years to support a new innovation centre that will be tasked with finding ways to better compete with a challenging marketplace.

USDA proposal could redefine grass-fed meat

By  Sean Roach

Plans by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to expand the definition of grass-fed animals, has caused concern in the industry that the growing market for organic pastured meats could be undermined by commercial operations.