Archives for August 3, 2004

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Support for Spanish coeliac sufferers

Spain's Food Safety Agency (AESA) has joined forces with FACE, the organisation which supports the country's growing number of coeliac sufferers, to ensure that foods labelled as suitable for those with an intolerance to gluten are indeed gluten-free.

Ishida Europe establishes German subsidiary

Weighing and packaging specialist Ishida Europe has consolidated its presence in the German market through the establishment of a full subsidiary company, Ishida GmbH.

Danone changes Irish partner

Just 10 days after agreeing to sell its Irish Biscuits unit to Britain's United Biscuits, French group Danone has changed its mind and sold the business to local player Fruitfield Foods instead - neatly avoiding a potentially lengthy investigation by...

New flavour technology targets tea market

As consumers turn their backs on black tea in favour of health-positioned alternatives such as herbal or fruit teas, tea makers rolling out new products to target this growing market might gain from a new technology developed by UK firm TasteTech,...

Another 'green' move from Co-op

British retailer the Co-op has long prided itself on its ethical principles, holding firm to the co-operative principles of acting for its members and customers rather than shareholders. These principles have seen it lead the way in a number of areas,...