Kids' snacks try for healthier option
In the wake of UK government concerns over childhood obesity and pressure from health watchdogs, crisp manufacturers have been pursuing healthier alternatives to kid-friendly brands.
Archives for July 10, 2006
Room for growth in organic bakery
UK sales of organic food have risen by 30 per cent this year to almost £1.6bn (€2.3bn) according to a new report from the Soil Association - and bakery manufacturers are catching the trend.
Soluble fibre could boost cheese making
Adding soluble fibres, guar gum and pectin, to skimmed milk could speed up the coagulation time, improving cost efficiency, and impart nutritional benefits, say Irish researchers.
Scientists research nanotechnology use for chilled, frozen sectors
Scientists at the University of Kent in the UK have received€800,000 to study ways nanotechnology can improve the safety and quality ofchilled and frozen foods.
Which? slates sloppy nutritional labelling
Which? consumer watchdog is calling for standardised food labelling legislation to iron out consumer confusion, as many retailers and manufacturers reject the recommended FSA traffic light system in favour over their own labelling methods.
EU crackdown on pistachio exporters
An EU investigation of pistachio exporters in Iran has found the country's food safety procedures still fall short of international standards.
Kellogg seeking acquisitions in Asia
Kellogg, the world's biggest breakfast cereal maker, is in talks to buy a Chinese food company as part of its plans to boost sales in Asia, according to a report.
Confirmed: Kraft buys Spanish UB unit
Leading food manufacturer Kraft has paid £575m (€829.6m) for United Biscuit's southern European snack business. The deal was signed off over the weekend, said British daily The Financial Times.