A-maizing concepts
New research confirms that consumers are becoming more switched on to issues of environmental sustainability. But will sustainable food concepts such as maize-based packaging catch the public's imagination?
Archives for November 17, 2003
Del Monte's PET
Global fruit juice manufacturer Del Monte has become the first company to launch a 330ml PET bottle for 100 per cent ambient fruit juices in the UK.
Crisps take an exotic turn
A kaleidoscope of flavours has hit the potato snack market, reports Mintel's gnpd (Global New Products Database) this month.
Northern lights down
UK food processor Northern Foods has blamed a drop in pre-tax profit on tough trading conditions in the first half of the year. The group is taking stock of the situation and a full review of the company's structure is being carried out to ensure a...
In the bag
Waste in the food supply chain is a major issue for manufacturers - billions could be saved each year if unnecessary and unsustainable expenditure was kept to an absolute minimum. This topic was touched upon at the recent Australian Institute of...
Cash injection for taste technology
Massive savings for food manufacturers and new formulations for health foods could be just around the corner as ground-breaking research into how to trick the taste buds receives a cash injection from three leading ingredients companies.
Cereal Bar Breakthrough for Cargil
In response to increasing demand from food manufacturers and consumers, the merged organisation of Cargil-Cerestar is launching a new cereal bar into the burgeoning snacks market.