Archives for November 15, 2004

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Quest launches new dairy ingredients system

Innovation pushed from flavour firms operating in this competitive sector brings food developers new opportunities to improve the final product as ICI flavour subsidiary Quest International, streamlined in May this year through the spin off of its...

Traceability revolution a golden opportunity

The drive towards complete supply chain traceability is putting incredible pressure on food manufacturers, especially private-label processors. But one industry expert believes that the industry must view this revolution as a golden opportunity to...

Poor UK wheat quality raises millers' costs

Rising prices and transport costs are looming for UK millers and bakers as final results on the rain-drenched UK grain harvest confirm that yields are up but quality is at its lowest for 10 years in some regions, reports Chris Mercer.

Low-carb disaster hits American Italian Pasta

Crumbling pasta sales and failed low-carb product launches have plunged America's leading dried pasta maker into the red for its fourth quarter and left the company barely breaking even for the year, writes Chris Mercer .