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Industry trade group FoodDrinkEurope has welcomed an anti-VAT fraud package under discussion in the EU, saying that the food and drink sector is greatly impacted by VAT tax fraudsters. Related news |
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Horsemeat: Which? calls for tougher penalties
Consumer watchdog Which? has called for tougher penalties for those convicted of horsemeat fraud and more co-ordinated food surveillance.
DISPATCHES FROM THE 2013 ZENITH INTERNATIONAL UK SOFT DRINKS CONFERENCE
‘We’ve spent a lot of money to remain ‘Innocent’ worldwide': Richard Reed
Innocent co-founder Richard Reed tells BeverageDaily.com that he anticipates the brand will probably attempt to crack Latin America using Coke’s marketing muscle, before launching in the US.
Unlikely drivers in the Swedish confectionery market
Chocolate still rules the roost in Sweden, but two improbable sub-segments are set to help the sugar confectionery category grow faster in the next five years, according to market analysts Canadean.
Greencore to benefit from convenience food but horsemeat shadows
Chilled food manufacturer Greencore will continue to benefit from the long-term trend towards convenience food but, in the UK, the horsemeat scandal is continuing to depress its performance.
Euromonitor highlights organic dairy opportunities in Turkey
Turkish consumers’ interest in health and wellness is still in its infancy but growing rapidly, and means big opportunities for manufacturers of organic dairy products – particularly those targeted to children, according to Euromonitor.
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Hershey brand launch in ‘fastest growing’ Chinese confectionery segment from ConfectioneryNews.com
Hershey has launched a new brand in China that will operate in what it has called the country’s fastest growing confectionery segment.
Expert calls for 'food environment' to support consumer education, as study shows labeling alone is ineffective to reduce sodium intakes from FoodNavigator-USA.com
Educating consumers to read food labels to reduce their sodium intake does not work, says a new study.
Nutrition groups honours DSM’s China outfit for promoting science from FoodNavigator-Asia.com
The Chinese Nutritional Society has awarded the China operation of food science major DSM its first ever Nutrition Innovation Gold Award.
Emotional connection with shoppers key to candy success from ConfectioneryNews.com
During Tuesday’s keynote address at the 2013 Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago, shopper marketing experts offered advice on engaging people to help ensure sales success.
What characterizes a whole grain product? from BakeryAndSnacks.com
Cereal science association AACC International has put forward recommendations on how whole grain products should be characterized.
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