It would appear that Eastern Europe's appetite for yoghurts and
milk-based desserts is growing. Russian dairy giant Wimm-Bill-Dann
(WBD) has just installed a new €7 million production line at its
Kharkov dairy plant in Kharkov,...
Japanese chocolate output remained relatively constant throughout
the first six months of 2003, according to the latest figures from
the Chocolate and Cocoa Association of Japan.
French ingredients firm Rhodia Food has developed technology to
include beneficial probiotics in a nutritional bar, helping
manufacturers to tap two of the biggest trends in healthy eating.
German sugar company Suedzucker has announced that its full fiscal
year operating profits will not match last year's results due to
the decline of the global sugar market price and the weak dollar.
Two of Spain's biggest confectionery producers are feeling the
pressure of competition in the market and are actively seeking
partners to help them survive in the increasingly cut-throat
market. Joyco could sell out to Wrigley,...
Consulting agency Market Advice carried out an in-depth review of
the Russian brewing industry this month, with an emphasis on the
country's malt market. The findings reveal that imported malt is
consistently seen as being superior...
An astonishing 72,000 bakers and confectioners turned out at the
iba world market for baking in Dusseldorf last week. The event
attracted more visitors from around the globe than ever before.
Bunge North America has announced that its subsidiary, Bunge
Milling, has acquired ConAgra Foods' Atchison corn dry milling
plant and related grain elevator in Kansas.
Tackling the stable bakery market, Danish functional ingredients
supplier Danisco has launched the next generation of enzymes for
dough-strengthening and increased volume for the final baked
product.
Ireland's Kerry group has continued its rapid expansion programme
which has already seen it add 20 new companies to its portfolio in
the last two years.
So what shape and form has innovation in the food and drink
industry taken this month? From flashing lollies to lemon crisps
Mintel provides this month's latest round-up of new product
development.
South African millers must fortify flour and maize meal with a
blend of vitamins and minerals, including folic acid, following new
legislation introduced this week to improve malnutrition in the
country.
Alcoa has announced that its Alcoa Closure Systems International
(CSI) business is set to expand further into the $100 million dairy
packaging business.
House of Brussels Chocolates has announced the development of a new
medical advisory board to investigate and research the use of
chocolate as a carrier for dietary supplements, functional foods
and pharmaceutical compounds to treat...
Australian confectionery ginger giant warns of profit plunge due to
intense pressure from rising dollar, a sharp turnaround from the
previous guidance that profits would rise in 2003.
Sidel will be featuring its latest technological innovations in the blow moulding sector, which will include the Actis treated PET beer bottle for the German market, as well as highlighting its expanded international presence at the forthcoming BRAU trade...
Tetra Top, a packaging system provider within the Tetra Pak group,
has recently launched the Carton Bottle - a new packaging concept
that is said to be neither a carton packaging nor a plastic bottle.
German confectionery and bakery producers have strongly criticised
the current EU system designed to keep sugar prices artificially
high, arguing that it makes European companies uncompetitive when
it comes to exports.
German confectionery and bakery producers have strongly criticised
the current EU system designed to keep sugar prices artificially
high, arguing that it makes European companies uncompetitive when
it comes to exports.
APV, a subsidiary of Invensys, has launched the Rannie/Gaulin 185Q
homogeniser - a high capacity solution which has been primarily
designed for the dairy industry.
The UK manufacturer Glisten, has taken the first steps towards
strengthening its position as a niche food group with the
acquisition of Sunya, a manufacturer of baking aids and sweet
spreads.
Glisten has taken its first step towards strengthening its position
as a niche food group with the acquisition of Sunya, another
confectionery maker, for around £1m.
Shake-up for salt use in processed food continues with UK food
agency unveiling a new salt model to investigate the effects of
reducing salt content in different food groups on consumers.
Following the launch of schnapps and tequila shot chocolates last
month, Elizabeth Shaw has launched its latest innovation, Illusion,
a new chocolate combination for the Christmas market.
Czech brewer Plzensky Prazdroj recently undertook an extensive
survey into the art of beer drawing. The experts concluded that the
process has an unquestionable influence on the resulting taste and
quality of the product.
The Hosokawa Confectionery & Bakery Group is attending one of
Europe's biggest equipment shows, the IBA in Düsseldorf. This year
two branches of the company are displaying their latest
innovations.
J. Rettenmaier & Söhne (JRS), a global manufacturer of
insoluble dietary fibre, has opened a new production plant for the
manufacture of colloidal systems in Weissenborn near Dresden,
Germany.
The European Commission yesterday slammed a €138.4 million fine on
four sorbate companies that supply the dairy industry after being
accused of operating a cartel in the 1990s.
UK subsidiary of bakery ingredients giant CSM takes the first steps
on the road to 'sweet treat' growth through the integration of its
latest acquisition, the cookie supplier Readi-Bake.
The UK's Cereals Industry Forum is to receive a £1.4 million
government grant over the next three years in an effort to improve
efficiency and competitiveness in the grain chain.
British sugar and sweeteners group Tate & Lyle said this week
that first half profits should be in line with expectations, and
the second half stronger than in the previous year.
DSM Food Specialties will be presenting a number of products this
November at FiE when it launches new ingredients claimed to enhance
the bakery, dairy, vegan and confectionery industries.
Cargill Incorporated is to acquire European industrial chocolate
company OCG Cacao as its first significant investment into
chocolate manufacturing in Europe.
