Archives for January 30, 2009

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Sweet treats struggle for packed lunch place

By Sarah Hills

Confectionery manufacturers need to boost the appeal and nutritional value of their products to earn a place in the school lunchbox as parents focus on healthy eating, according to new research from Mintel.

New service can help extend shelf life, says LFI

By staff reporter

Reliable accelerated tests are proving invaluable in enabling food processors to have a confident assessment of shelf life before a product launch, says Leatherhead Food International (LFI).

Final sugar high for Danisco pending sale

By staff reporter

Danisco has reported a good result for its 2008/9 sugar campaign, which should be the last before the sale of its sugar division to Nordzucker receives regulatory go-ahead.