Archives for July 9, 2009

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Private label peak has passed, says analyst

By Jess Halliday

Branded food and beverage manufacturers are fighting back against private label, according to a Bernstein researcher, and after a switch caused by price ‘sticker shock’ many consumers go back to their favourite brands.

Puratos invites UK customers to historic innovation centre

By Jess Halliday

Puratos’ picturesque innovation centre in the UK has become a hub of customer activity following a major refurbishment, able to speed product development to short deadlines and meet very British bakery tastes.

Bran may slash hypertension risk: Study

By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of whole grains, and bran in particular, may reduce the incidence of hypertension in men, according to new findings from Harvard.