Business feels tremors of EU sugar shake-up
The shake-up of Europe's sugar industry is already having an effect on internal EU-25 trade, according to a recent USDA report.
Archives for October 24, 2006
Supply resumes as cocoa strike ends
Disruption to cocoa supplies from the Cote d'Ivoire has ceased following suspension of strikes organised by the cacao growers' trade union Anaproci.
Fruit products demand continues to dip, says report
The stagnant US market for fruit products is expected to continue to decline marginally, despite industry efforts to spice up the category through ingredient and packaging innovation, according to a new report by Packaged Facts.
France moves to ban wood chip wine flavouring
French wine authorities have laid down plans to ban the controversial use of wood chips in higher quality appellation controllee wine, after the practice was approved by the European Commission.
New Nickelodeon deal promotes healthy kids' diet
Leading kids' entertainment brand Nickelodeon has made another move towards promoting fresh produce to children, announcing this month that its popular cartoon characters will feature on kid-friendly packs of fruit.
Arla targets complete dairy supply chain control
Arla Foods Amba has entered into talks with its British subsidiary to buy out the remaining 49 per cent of the company it does not already own.
UK survey detects Listeria in mixed raw veg salads
About 5 per cent of mixed raw vegetable salads in the UK are contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to a national survey that uncovered two products with levels above the EU's regulatory limit.
Strong Corn Products results prompt 'best year ever' forecast
Corn Products International has again reported strong growth, with its third quarter results reflecting a continued good performance from its North American business.
FDA opens dialogue over functional foods regulations
The FDA has signalled that it could adapt existing regulation to take account of the growing number of conventional foods marketed as 'functional foods category', starting with a public meeting in December.