European supermarket sales to break €1,000 billion mark
Food retail sales in all leading European countries are growing at a historic rate with Hungarian and Czech Republic markets leading the way, says new report.
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Chocolate chip cookie lowers cholesterol
A chocolate chip cookie containing soluble fiber and plant sterols reduces cholesterol, according to the manufacturer.
Cost cuts to balance high input prices, Nestlé says
Prices for raw materials and energy are forecast to rise by around five to 10 per cent this year, but Nestlé believes cost cuts will balance the equation out, the company's chief executive said yesterday.
Frutarom develops natural tasting citrus flavours
Frutarom has developed unique processing technology that it claims maintains the true natural flavour of citrus fruit.
EU firms can withstand sugar reform, says study
The slow nature of EU sugar regime reform should enable European producers to offset the worst effects, according to a new credit rating report.
Dean Foods pioneers use of stainless steel packing robot
Kuka Robotics has installed what it claims is the first stainless steel robot in a North American food plant, another sign of the increasing automation in the sector.
Global cereal initiative promises long term benefits
A new scientific programme promises to transform the development of the planet's three most important crops: rice, wheat and maize.