Archives for October 29, 2007

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Emmi teams ups with Belgian trading firm

By  Alex McNally

Emmi has said it will acquire Brussels-based Haerten & Interimex in a move designed to strengthen the Switzerland-based firm's European presence.

Fake foods, drinks on the increase, says OECD

By  Ahmed ElAmin

The amount of fake foods, drinks and agricultural products being traded worldwide is on the increase according to a new report on counterfeiting released today by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Trade show focuses on natural trend

By  Neil Merrett in London

Trade show Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) will kick off tomorrow in London, attracting 23,000 representatives from across the industry and the latest innovations in ingredients, formulation and processing techniques.

Study measures impact of food transport on environment

By  Ahmed ElAmin

A UK study of the impact on the environment of the food supply chain attempts to broaden the concept of measuring 'kilometres' travelled, to include sourcing, production methods, processing and packaging.

New milk culture for yoghurt launched

By  Neil Merrett

A new line of freeze-dried and frozen cultures for yoghurt production offer a cost effective replacement for milk solids, while also retaining taste and texture, their manufacturer claims.