Archives for February 17, 2004

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Soft drinks: retail sales growth is in the can

Supermarkets that stock soft drinks in cans have a greater chance of increasing overall beverage sales than those which do not, according to a recent survey carried out in France.

Campbell to cut the trans fat

Campbell Soup is the latest US group planning to cut trans fatty acids from its products following last July's decision by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requiring that trans fats be labelled from 2006.

New nutty berry opens up for food formulations

Exalted of late for their antioxidant health benefits, fruit berries continue to show growth in a range of food applications. Fruit ingredients stalwart J.O. Sims has launched a new Canadian produced berry onto the market marking a fresh revenue...

S&N to close Scottish brewery

S&N has today announced that its Fountainbridge site that has been in operation for over 150 years will close at the end of the year. It is said that the move is for the company's best interests as it tries to dominate the "mature and competitive...

Plenty of juice left in global market

Global consumption of juice and nectars has risen steadily in recent years, fuelled by a healthy image. And producers have no intention of taking their foot off the gas, it seems, with a raft of product innovations planned to keep consumer interest high.