Coffee prices on the increase as shortage bites
The price of coffee has risen, and is expected to continue to rise, as a result of a shortage on the world market.
Archives for August 23, 2006
The honeycomb that keeps its crunch during baking
An ingredients firm has developed honeycomb that is more resistant to the baking process - making it stable enough for inclusion in products such as muffins and cakes.
Smithfield profits down as investments are set to mature
Smithfield Foods has taken a major beating in its fiscal first quarter, with profits dropping 50 per cent after acquiring a foothold in Europe.
Kelloggs criticised over 'misleading' advert
Cereal giant Kellogg's has been told to change or ditch an advert for one of its flagship brands after 19 complaints were made to an advertising regulatory body.
A flow meter that doesn't require production line overhaul
A new flow meter has the ability to accurately measure bi-directional flow without processing contact, allowing processors to adapt it to their operations without structural overhauls, say its designers.
Crawfish in decline as lobster industry booms
Europe's large crustacean prices remained fairly stable with a large drop in the demand and supply of crawfish being offset by increased lobster consumption, says a new Food and Agriculture Organisation(FAO) report.
Weetabix acts on rising demand for healthy oats
The iconic UK cereal brand Weetabix has added a new oat variety to its portfolio in a bid to attract health-conscious consumers seeking to benefit from its cholesterol-lowering properties.
Japan natamycin approval opens door to Far East
Japan recently announced its approval of natamycin, an antimycotic used in cheese and meat production.