Meat alternatives from ADM slice into growing soy market
US agri-giant ADM used the Health Ingredients Europe in Amsterdam this week as a platform to roll out its range of soy meat alternatives.
Archives for November 17, 2004
Wrigley buys Kraft confectionery brands
Rumours that Kraft Foods was mulling the sale of its sugar confectionery business have been circulating for a month or so, and were this week proved to be correct when gum maker Wrigley confirmed that it would be buying the Altoids, Life Savers and...
Fish processors discover benefits of recycling
An innovative Australian scheme to recycle thousands of tonnes of fish processing waste could dramatically cut down the need for landfill space, save food processors money and, in the end, produce a useful product.
Danisco to build flavours facility in Malaysia
Danisco Flavours has said that it will double its flavour production in Asia with the construction of a brand new production facility at its existing emulsifier and functional systems plant in Penang, Malaysia.
Furore over Nestlé plant closure
Nestlé Ireland has angered local politicians and businessmen with the decision to close its chocolate crumb manufacturing facility in Mallow, a move which could have a devastating knock-on effect for local partner, Dairygold. But Ireland's loss is...
Russian juice maker upgrades production as volumes surge
Troy-Ultra, the St. Petersburg-based juice maker, is to invest €3 million in upgrading and expanding production capacity in order to meet growing demand for its products, writes Angela Drujinina. The company has been forced to licence production to...
Specialist equipment gives Cranswick hope
UK food producer Cranswick has blamed its stuttering sandwich business and high costs for a drop in first half profits, but says it is quietly confident of further growth after securing an exclusive deal to import specialist meat processing equipment...