Food makers hurt by packaging, energy costs
Announcements by Danone, Kraft and Cadbury indicate how much the rise of oil prices is affecting packaging and energy costs for food processors.
Archives for October 18, 2005
Portable analyser measures gas in meat packages
A hand-held headspace analyser is the first in the field to measure carbon monoxide levels in modified and controlled-atmosphere packaging (MAP) for case-ready meat, its manufacturerclaims.
How CLA fights inflammatory disease
US scientists have explained how one of the forms of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a fatty acid found in dairy products, could reduce inflammatory disease.
Added value seals Danone sales rise
Added value dairy and soft drinks lead Danone to a sales rise in the third quarter, but the firm is banking on a new pricing and innovation strategy to re-ignite itself at home in France.
French fight for stake in UK wine market
A 40 per cent increase in marketing funds should help French wine makers tackle falling sales in the UK and combat the very real threat from New World wines.
Sweetener tackles off colour in organic soft drinks
Belgian company Orafti has introduced a new low colour organic sweetener that could tackle the problems faced by organic soft drink manufacturers, including off-notes in colour and taste.