Bernstein Research gives sales forecasts for the top 10 food and beverage companies worldwide up to 2014 with some predicted to gain shares and others to lose out.
There will be no dramatic drop in cocoa prices in the coming months as forecast by numerous speculators hoping to cash in on a downward trend, reports a cocoa market specialist.
The focus of active and intelligent (A&I) packaging has shifted from manufacturer concerns such as shelf-life and spoilage to consumer concerns such as freshness, quality and information, according to recently published research.
Food manufacturer Campbell has installed real time forecasting
(RTF) technology in its North American soup, sauces, and beverage
production facilities. Results from a pilot test showed that the
company can decrease its short-term...
Food manufacturers such as US-based Litehouse are increasingly
using technology to improve output and quality. By using software
to link up the supply chain, wastage can be easily cut out and
problems identified quicker. Is this the...
