Nestlé confident that food prices will stabilise
Nestle doesn't expect raw material prices to rise further this year, despite a recent FAO report that forecasts an increase of over 2 per cent in the world food import bill in 2006.
Archives for June 11, 2006
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Healthy food and the World Cup of missed opportunity
Beer, bakery, confectionery, sweet drinks, pizzas, snacks galore, and even dog food. The list of products with World Cup tie-ins is dominated by junk food, while healthy food makers seem content to pass up the marketing opportunities and let others...
Delhaize expands biodegradable packaging switch
With Belgium-based supermarket Delhaize opting to adopt biodegradable packaging for prepared salads, retailer mandates are just around the corner.
Cosun cosolidates bakery ingredients operations
Royal Cosun subsidiary Unifine Food & Bake Ingredients has consolidated its position in the Iberian bakery ingredients market through the finalisation of an acquisition.
Synthetic greases meet food contact standards
A line of synthetic lubricating greases can be used on equipment where possible contact with food products may occur, its manufacturer claims.