Beer bottle hoarding gets San Miguel a fat fineSan Miguel Corporation, Southeast Asia's largest food and drinks manufacturer, has been handed a P130 million (€2 million) fine after being found to have engaged in unfair trade practices. Mouth bacteria boost some flavours: StudyBacteria present in the mouth may delay the flavour response for some fruit, vegetables, and wine, according to a new study from Firmenich. Frutarom eyes opportunities thrown up by financial turmoilThe global economic crisis will yield rich pickings for food firms with a strong capital structure. So believes Frutarom, which has reported another quarter of impressive growth figures on the back of its most recent acquisitions splurge. Global food markets ‘neither secure nor resilient’The UK has become increasingly reliant on imported food and its faith in the long-term surety of the global market is misplaced, according to research released by the Soil Association. |
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Nestle International Travel Retail (NITR) is concentrating on expanding its range of confectionery and increase the frequency of its product launches in order to profit from its fastest-growing product sectors.
Arla is raising the bar on whey permeate functionality with a new range said to have flavour profile and low hygroscopy, attributes that will make it easier to use in a range of applications.
Henry Hussell, European marketing manager for Cargill Sweetness, explains what the recent EU approval of erythritol's zero-calorie claim means for food manufacturers.
The level of science required to back health claims under Europe’s new regulations is high, and negative opinions are likely, but there is no need to panic, says Indena’s Christian Artaria. Yet.
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