International Paper ‘not an M&A story’, says CEO
International Paper is “through the transformation plan”, according to its CEO who said the company has been rebuilt and has performance potential with existing assets.
Archives for January 30, 2013
Barry Callebaut targets authenticity with single origin cocoa and chocolate
Barry Callebaut has unveiled new cocoa and chocolate products at ISM in Cologne, including Cameroon origin cocoa for baked goods, and single origin chocolate from Cameroon and Java.
Fairtrade demand spurs rapid increase in supply
Fairtrade International has said the number of farmers and workers benefitting from the system increased by 13% in 2011 as the food and drink industry continues to pledge its support, according to a new report.
Complementary? Bakery, snacks and confectionery converge in Cologne
The BakeryandSnacks.com team has been helping out sister site ConfectioneryNews.com at ProSweets and ISM in Cologne this week and we couldn't help noticing how many snack players are exhibiting at one of Europe's largest candy shows.
GEA launches speedy freezer concept
GEA Refrigeration Technology is offering manufacturers better quality food quality, longer shelf life and improved capacity with the launch of a High Velocity Freezer (HVF) unit.
Prebiotics can battle obesity (by influencing genetic behaviour): Researchers
Prebiotic fibres like oligosaccharides can help ease gut ‘dysbiosis’ common among the obese and overweight, say Belgian researchers.
ASA rejects Weetos advertising complaints
The UK’s Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has rejected complaints that Weetos advertisements encourage poor nutritional habits and an unhealthy lifestyle for children.
EnWave dehydration technology for fruit and veg
EnWave has signed an additional agreement with Milne Fruit Products for its Radiant Energy Vaccum (REV) technology to test and develop dried peas and corn.
Study: Yeast beta-glucan boosts cold-fighting potential 25%
Yeast beta-glucan increases the body’s ability to fight pathogens, and showed a 25% better record of cold-fighting compared to placebo in a new German study.
CSM strong trading update set to tempt US and European bidders?
CSM has released a 2012 unaudited trading update to inform potential buyers from the US and Europe on business progress ahead of its mid-year divestment.