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31-Mar-2005
Aarhus sell off likely in April
The sale of Danish cocoa butter replacer Aarhus United is 'taking longer than anticipated' with news today that the majority stakeholder is still waiting to confirm a buyer, Lindsey Partos...
Lack of understanding holds back RFID adoption
A perceived lack of standards and an unrealistic understanding of cost implications are still hindering the adoption of RFID technology amongst many UK organisations, according to a panel of experts...
30-Mar-2005
Dairy farmers to benefit from milk price hike
Dairy Farmers of Britain (DFOB), one of the UK's largest milk processors, announced last week that it is to increase the price it pays farmers for their milk, with a...
Wiseman ups farmgate milk payout, sales on track
UK milk processor Robert Wiseman Dairies has confirmed that its full year results will be in line with analysts' expectations and has pledged to up its average farmgate milk price...
Utility key to leverage for food brands?
As food brands wrestle for leading market positions new research suggests the consumer will be tempted by, and differentiate between, brands that add 'utility'.
29-Mar-2005
Splenda sales boost trading at Tate & Lyle
Tate and Lyle said today that overall trading had continued to be strong during the last three months boosted by demand for its high intensity sweetener Splenda.
Consumers snub General Mills price rise
A dip in profits for US cereal giant General Mills highlights the rising threat of private label competition on the cereal market, making branded players work harder to justify higher...
24-Mar-2005
Nestlé expands Romanian biscuit production
Swiss food giant Nestlé has boosted its Romanian production capacity with the installation of a new chocolate wafer production line at its Timisoara-based unit, Joe. The investment reflects the rapid...
Sainsbury slashes Easter egg packaging by 30%
UK supermarket giant Sainsbury's is slashing the amount of packaging used on its own brand Easter Eggs in repsonse to growing pressure on the food industry to cut back on...
Dairy Crest eyes milk supply opportunities, profits on track
Dairy Crest, the UK's second largest milk supplier, has pledged that its end of year results will be in line with expectations, despite turbulent times for its liquid milk division,...
23-Mar-2005
China - land of retail opportunity
China's fast-growing retail sector could offer a golden opportunity for western companies - but only those that understand the challenges faced in catering to the Chinese consumer.
Artisan, premium focus lifts Finsbury profits
UK speciality cake and bread maker Finsbury Foods has recovered well from a rocky 2003, showing just how quickly a company can progress by focusing on premium and indulgence trends...
"Healthy" brand extensions lead new products
Last year saw few completely new food and drink products, with innovation aimed at extending already successful brands, according to a new report.
22-Mar-2005
Cloetta Fazer to close subsidiary in Poland
Cloetta Fazer, the Swedish confectionery group, has finally lost patience with its perennially underperforming Polish unit, deciding to close the Gdansk-based company after failing to elicit an improvement in its...
Industry welcomes UK plans to phase out school junk food
The UK government's plans to phase out junk food in school dinners has forced food processors to take health and nutrition issues seriously.
21-Mar-2005
BRC launches global online certified suppliers guide
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has launched a new online global standards directory that provides details of BRC-certified food, packaging and consumer product suppliers.
UK food watchdog launches labelling consultation
Food industry pressure over nutrition labelling has begun to pay off as the UK Food Standards Agency launches a consultation for the final stage in its simple signposting project using...
17-Mar-2005
Campina, Arla announce merger vote setback
Campina, the Dutch dairy co-operative, yesterday informed its member-farmers that the date of a crucial vote determining whether it will merge with Arla Foods has been pushed back, to allow...
Czech food industry demands marketing support to survive
EU accession has been the Czech food industry's biggest challenge since the fall of the Communist regime in 1989, bringing with it new challenges and threats, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Atkins to pull out of UK market
Atkins Nutritionals, the company behind the trendy low-carb diet, is closing its operations in the UK, in a move that seems to herald the end of its presence in Europe...
Pernod profits boosted by 'premiumisation'
A shift towards higher sales of premium products has helped France's leading drinks group Pernod Ricard to post a 5.1 per cent increase in net profits for 2004, shrugging off...
16-Mar-2005
EU food and drink industry commits to obesity challenge
New voluntary labelling initiatives, a tighter advertising code and increased investment in innovation could be on the way for food manufacturers as the European Commission, along with a dozen stakeholders,...
15-Mar-2005
Burgeoning nutraceutical opportunities to boost cheese sales
A major repositioning of cheese as a nutraceutical food could significantly boost growth in this traditional category, argues a new report.
14-Mar-2005
Greggs thrives on image change
Takeaway sandwich and pastry ranges for on-the-go consumers drove up profits and sales for UK bakery retailer Greggs, but the company is working hard to compete in this increasingly crowded...
Campina profits from added-value, but private label slips
Dutch dairy co-operative Campina claims that its annual results are "in line with expectations", despite slashing its milk price payout to member-farmers and registering a decrease in turnover for the...
IAWS cornering specialist in-store bakery
Specialist bakery group IAWS is aiming to benefit from a renewed focus on supplying in-store bakeries across the UK as the company announces a strong profit rise, increasingly driven by...
Campina joins forces with Vinamilk
Vinamilk, the state-owned Vietnamese dairy group, is to form a joint venture with Dutch counterpart Campina which will see the latter group step up its investments in an Asia region...
10-Mar-2005
Cheese salt slashing campaign approved amid heightened obesity fears
Several leading figures in the UK dairy sector have had an industry-wide plan to lower salt levels in cheese approved by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), but is this simply...
Southcorp proposes Foster's wine merger
Southcorp, the Australian winery being stalked by compatriot Foster's, has made a bold suggestion to its would-be acquirer - a merger with the Mildara Blass wine division which would create...
09-Mar-2005
Heinz preparing Russian ketchup market coup
Russia's ketchup market, one of the largest in the world, is beginning to attract the attention of a number of international players keen to take advantage of the sauce's perennial...
New rules to govern nutrition label errors
New regulations will tighten error margins on food nutrition labels as a new study claiming many UK foods, including biscuits and pizzas, are significantly higher in fat and sugar than...
08-Mar-2005
Single-serve society to drive dairy packaging demand in 2005
The recent unparalleled consumer trend for dairy-based beverages and probiotic drinks, together with the emergence of a so-called single-serve society, are two factors that are continuing to buoy polyethylene terephthalate...
Glisten starts to see benefits of 'one-stop shop'
Glisten, the acquisitive UK confectioner, has reported strong first half figures reflecting its rapid growth, but highlighted the increasing cost of integrating its growing number of niche businesses as it...
07-Mar-2005
Danone to double Chinese dairy stake
Danone, France's leading food manufacturer, is to double its stake in China's Bright Dairy and Food to just under 10 per cent, a move expected to herald a ramping up...
04-Mar-2005
Sweeteners showing double-digit growth on rising consumer appeal
Strong growth and opportunities for sweetener use in food formulations is assured with fresh figures from the UK finding health concerns are driving nearly one in four consumers to use...
Lack of healthy snacks major barrier to healthy eating in UK
British consumers are increasingly seeking convenient food and drinks that are also healthy but food makers are failing to answer their needs, claims a new report.
Confused Europeans snub nutritional label information
The majority of European consumers appreciate the benefits of eating healthily but remain confused over the terminology used in nutritional labelling, according to a recent report by the European Food...
03-Mar-2005
Promotions boost consumer interest, but prices keep them coming back
Britain's food retail sector is becoming increasingly price focused, with groups such as Tesco and Asda leading the move towards every day low pricing (EDLP). But recent research from UK...
02-Mar-2005
Flawed study exaggerated US obesity crisis
The US Centre for Disease Control has helped to create a climate of fear by exaggerating America's obesity crisis, claims a consumer and industry group, as one major cereal producer...
InBev shows strong growth as premium focus pays off
InBev is already beginning to see the benefits of last year's merger of Belgian brewer Interbrew and Brazil's AmBev, with volume sales in 2004 growing at more than twice the...
Premier confident of no financial impact from Sudan 1
Premier Foods, the company at the centre of the UK's biggest food product recall, said it was confident of suffering little or no financial impact as a result of the...
01-Mar-2005
Coke mulling Multon takeover
Coca-Cola, whose sugary soft drinks have left it open to accusations of contributing to the global obesity epidemic, has made little secret of its desire to move into product sectors...
Somerfield rejects Baugur bid
British high street retailer Somerfield has rejected the initial advances of Icelandic group Baugur, but the possibility of a formal offer - and an eventual link up with the Iceland...
Organic milk given "cooler image" revamp
In an attempt to shake off the British organic farming industry's drab, old-fashioned image, the Organic Milk Suppliers Co-operative (OMSCo) has revamped its organic milk line, launching Altogether Better -...
Organic write-down reduces Heinz's earnings
Strong sales of ketchup helped keep sales buoyant at Heinz during the third quarter, though a write-down of its investment in Hain Celestial provoked a 25 percent drop in earnings.
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