Food mile focus pays off for Dairy Crest
Adverts praising Dairy Crest's Country Life butter for being made in Britain while lambasting brands shipped in from abroad appear to have paid off for the firm, in another round of branded sales rises.
Archives for September 27, 2006
European Court upholds fines for citric acid cartel
The European Court of First Instance confirmed this week that Jungbunzlauer (JBL) and Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) engaged in an illegal citric acid price fixing cartel, and has as a result upheld the original fines imposed.
Fonterra uncovers secret to long life yoghurt
A new manufacturing process has the potential to extend the shelf life of yoghurts while preserving live and active cultures.
Pan Sino establishes Singapore's largest cocoa bean plant
Cocoa bean producer Pan Sino International has announced plans to build Singapore's largest cocoa processing plant, increasing cocoa bean supply for manufacturers.
The whole grain potential of barley, rye
Barley and rye are underutilized whole grains, and although they are considered to be minor cereal grains they have major health benefits, heard food scientists and manufacturers last week.
Diet bread targets new breed of weight watchers
Britain's biggest baker RHM is relaunching its core 'diet' bread in order to appeal to changing consumer trends within the weight loss sector.
Palsgaard emulsifier 'doubles' shelf life
A new cake emulsifier with a shelf life of a minimum of 24 months has been devised by Danish ingredients manufacturer Palsgaard.