Bright future for Chinese cheese
China's biggest domestic cheese producer, Bright Dairy, has invested in a new production line for sliced cheese to increase its profits from this growing, niche market.
Archives for July 5, 2006
UK merger gives company 46pc control of egg market
The planned merger between Deans Foods and Stonegate would give the new company a 46 per cent control of the UK's egg supply.
Hovis healthy range contribute to RHM profit
UK food manufacturer RHM remains undeterred by last year's slump in Mr Kipling cake sales - their financial second half results show business is improving with the aid of healthy Hovis products.
UK guideline sets out temperature control requirements
The UK's food regulator has published draft guidelines on new temperature control legislation.
Agile targets food sector with Prodika buy
Agile Software has acquired Prodika, which provides product management software to the food and beverage sector.
Med diet better than low-fat for heart health says "landmark" trial
Eating a Mediterranean diet with extra nuts or olive oil is significantly better for heart health than a low-fat diet, says a "landmark" clinical trial from Spain.
Largo buy iconic Tayto brand
In a move to safeguard their position in the Irish market, Largo Foods, the country's largest snack food manufacturer has added the iconic Tayto crisp brand to its portfolio for €62.3m.
Association calls for further BSE restrictions on Canada
The US cattle association is calling for further restrictions on beef from Canada, after regulators there confirmed a testing program had found the country's eight case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).
Laser marker "fastest in world", company claims
Keyence is claiming that its new CO2 high resolution laser marker is the world's fastest.
ESA affirms commitment to healthy, nutritious snacks
Europe's savoury snacks industry last week pledged its commitment to nutrition and health and tackling obesity - but switching off advertising is not seen as an effective solution to driving change in the market.