Mega-trends: convenience food and health to double in ten years
Ten mega trends stretching from age to individualism will determine the success and shape of any new products to hit the market in the near future, claims market analysts Datamonitor.
Archives for August 18, 2005
Imperial Sugar sells subsidiary to manage losses
US sugar processor Imperial Sugar will sell subsidiary Holly Sugar Corp. as low margins coupled with high energy costs have put pressure on the company.
Scientists perfect instant tea processing
Scientists have developed a new technology to process instant tea. The invention is said to cut processing time by 15 hours, making it considerably less labour intensive and reducing costs.
EU countries lax on following packaging waste rules
Although the EU's member states were due to impose tougher laws on recycling packaging waste, only five countries have completed the task, the European Commission said yesterday.
Mopro Nord joins the whey ingredients wagon
Germany's two biggest dairy companies will pour funds into high margin whey ingredients, signing off €42 million for a plant extension.