Archives for September 13, 2006

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Early winter for Warburtons

By  Catherine Boal

British bread maker Warburtons is getting the jump on competitors by targeting the Christmas market early with a new range of winter loaves.

Canada pushing forward with traceability

By  Sean Roach

Canada's government is offering US$1.5m in financial help to the country's struggling meat sector in a bid get traceability programs on track.

Whole grains linked to blood pressure reduction, small study

By  staff reporter

A small study into the effects of soluble and insoluble fibre on blood pressure indicates that individuals with slightly high cholesterol levels may benefit from including plenty of whole grains in their diets.

Stork to acquire meat equipment maker

By  Ahmed ElAmin

Stork Food Systems plans to acquire a processing machine maker in France, part of the company's bid to become a bigger supplier to the meat industry.

New French wine appellations unhelpful, say critics

By  Chris Mercer in Languedoc Roussillon

French wine authorities have been criticised for creating three more appellation contrôlée wine areas at a time when France is trying to simplify its wine offering to consumers.

Soya beverages evolve to reach mainstream market

By  Dominique Patton

Soya beverage makers are using more subtle marketing of their key ingredient and merging with more traditional segments like juice and dairy in a bid to bring their products into the mainstream, according to industry experts.