Archives for January 28, 2003

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French barrel maker aims for US market

Facing increasingly tough trading conditions in the European market, Tonnellerie Bordelaise, a France-based producer of high quality oak barrels, has announced plans to enter the US market with the formation of a US sales team.

Latin America hits IFF results

US flavours and fragrance giant International Flavors & Fragrances saw fourth quarter 2002 sales rise 5 per cent to $424.3 million (€391m) from $405.6 million for the same period in 2001, despite weak economic conditions in Latin America.

Scientists probe rise in diseased fruit and veg

A rise in reported outbreaks of foodborne diseases such as Salmonella, E. coli, shigellosis, and hepatitis A from eating fresh fruit and vegetables has prompted plant disease scientists in the US to take a closer look at processing techniques.

'Long-life' motors for food processing

MTS Systems has introduced a new line of servomotors designed for long service life in food processing applications, tackling a problem that has plagued many food processors in the past.

Dessert launches mean no let up for waistlines

The post-Christmas period is often one of reflection, not least regarding all those extra kilos we put on from eating too much. But as the Mintel Global New Product Database shows, there is little chance to lose some weight with a raft of enticing new...

Apple agreement

NZ company Enza Foods will produce apple ingredient for soft drinks and smoothies under licence from fruit juice company Beckers Bester.