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Russian authorities are set to readmit Polish dairy exports, according to unconfirmed reports appearing in the Polish press last week, but will this be enough to satisfy overseas investors? asks Tom Armitage.
Danisco is set to become the world's number two enzyme player, as the Danish ingredients firm signs a deal to acquire US biotech firm Genencor.
Thermo Electron, which has developed a specialised unit to help food manufacturers in the UK deal with contaminated product batches, is moving into the packaging sector.
Convenience, that dominated growth in global product categories form 2003 to 2004, will drive new product development in the next 12 months. Drinkable yoghurts, sugar substitutes and pre-prepared foods all enjoyed year on year double-digit growth, reports Lindsey Partos.
The European food industry could see a unified version of labels on foodstuffs, and accompanying cost-savings, as Europe's executive arm calls for standardised labels across the EU, writes Lindsey Partos.
Bank of America, a leading figure in the Parmalat fraud trial, has had its claims for criminal compensation rebuffed by an Italian judge, Tom Armitage reports.
Meat and dairy products with higher levels of the healthy fat conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) could be available in just three years, say scientists at the Rowett Research Institute in Scotland.
Emmi Logistique, the distribution division of leading Swiss dairy company Emmi, has entered into a long-term agreement to distribute Unilever's ice cream products across Switzerland and the Netherlands, Tom Armitage reports.
Arla Foods UK, the UK subsidiary of Danish-Swedish dairy co-operative Arla Foods, announced yesterday that it is to put its milk prices on hold - a move which will appease British dairy farmers and also temporarily heal a long-running dispute with Robert Wiseman Dairies, Tom Armitage reports.
Global cheese prices rose to new highs last year and are expected to remain firm this year, backed by strong demand in consuming regions and stagnant output among exporting countries such as Australia, reports Anand Krishnamoorthy.
Rachel's Organic, a leading UK organic dairy manufacturer, has launched an organic yoghurt range targeted towards the toddler market, but is this just a sales-boosting gimmick or a rather shrewd marketing strategy, asks Tom Armitage.
Growth in Asian and South American markets boost sales for colours firm Chr Hansen, counterbalancing a fall in revenue in North America for the first quarter of the year.
Meeting the challenge of organoleptic changes when fat is removed from low fat formulations, Chr Hansen launches a new culture to improve texture in sour cream and buttermilk, writes Lindsey Partos.
Bravo! Foods International has announced that it will begin shipping its new branded fortified milk drink to retail grocery, convenience and independent stores at the beginning of February.
Number one natural colours firm Chr Hansen makes inroads into the lucrative Chinese market, this week unveiling a new food colour factory to meet a rise in local demand, and marking the first step in a raft of investments in the region.
Danish-Swedish dairy co-operative Arla Foods has announced it is to cease operations at one of its Danish cheese warehouses as a result of flagging sales of its hard and semi-hard yellow cheeses, reports Tom Armitage.
A campaign launched this month by the Center for Global Food Issues (CGFI) warning consumers against claims made on milk cartons has received short shrift from the organic industry, reports Philippa Nuttall.
The burgeoning Chinese milk sector is set to continue its rapid expansion on the back of increased consumer awareness and improved distribution networks, but can it provide adequate returns for overseas investors? Tom Armitage reports.
EU membership is the best way of guaranteeing the welfare of Europe's food production, according to a new report.
Russia must loosen limitations on ownership of the companies by foreign citizens and must improve transparency in order to attract more foreign investments, says a new report of the Organization on Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
Food companies are expecting a tough year in 2005 with competition and price pressures in the food chain rising to the surface as the key issues, reports Lindsey Partos.
Uniq, the European chilled food group, announced yesterday that disappointing UK sales of its healthy desserts range had undermined improved sales growth across continental Europe, Tom Armitage reports.
Kraft Foods, the world's biggest food company, has announced its US operation is to provide consumers with more nutritional information about its products - a precedent already set by its UK division, Tom Armitage reports.
Aluminium packaging giant Alcan is investing $55 million to build and equip two new Russian plants - a clear indication that foreign firms are beginning to take notice of the Russian packaging market, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Dairy Crest, the UK's biggest dairy company, has announced the closure of its Yeovil factory - a move which the company claims will allow it to pursue its ongoing strategy of building the profile of its branded products, Tom Armitage reports.
As food ingredients suppliers take a stake in the burgeoning Chinese market new figures released by the United Nations confirm foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Asia and the Pacific rose by a massive 55 per cent in 2004 on the year before.
UK-based The Cheese Company has invested in a cheese tower capable of a throughput of up to seven tonnes per hour - something that the manufacturer claims is a first for the industry.
The UK Milk Development Council has received a £1.5 million (€2.1 million) grant from the European Commission which it will use to tackle the growing misconceptions surrounding dairy consumption, Tom Armitage reports.
A leading animal sciences group has sold the gene rights of a new breed of dairy cattle to a UK distributor which it claims will give farmers the opportunity to increase their milk yields as well as prevent the proliferation of cattle diseases such as mastitis, Tom Armitage reports.
Markos Kyprianou, the new Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection in Brussels, will continue in his predecessor David Byrne's foodsteps, pushing to maintain high levels of food safety in the EU.
APV has launched a new range of bulk butter packing lines that it claims is ideal for small, medium and large-scale carton filling applications in the dairy and food industries.
France's biggest dairy producer Lactalis is set to acquire fellow French dairy producer Pochat, another acquisition aimed at strengthening its branded, consumer dairy product line-up, Tom Armitage reports.
A Tetra Pak subsidiary has found a dipping and coating solution for novelty ice creams, which it hopes will eliminate sub-standard ice cream coatings - welcome news for ice cream manufacturers seeking to satisfy the quality-conscious consumer, Tom Armitage reports.
Adams Food Ingredients, a subsidiary of leading Irish dairy firm Kerry Gold, has installed a new mixing vat which will allow it to halve production time for the manufacture of some of its dairy product ingredients, Tom Armitage reports.
San Miguel, the Philippines-based packaging and food giant, upped bidding stakes for Australia's National Foods yesterday. The move falls in line with the company's policy to expand its presence in other global markets.
Dutch health insurer VGZ is to reimburse policyholders who buy Unilever's range of cholesterol-lowering margarine, yoghurt and milk products in a bid to reduce medical costs related to heart disease, it said yesterday.
Campina, the Dutch dairy co-operative, has announced it is to focus investment across its milk, yoghurt and dairy-based dessert divisions in 2005, a move which will allow it to penetrate the burgeoning trend for branded dairy products in the Far East, and also consolidate its position across the 'saturated' European market, writes Tom Armitage.
Ten member states usher in fundamental reform of Europe's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) as the new rules entered into force on 1 January this year.
Increasing cheese yields is a key preoccupation for cheese makers the world over. Targeting this concern, scientists in New Zealand have created cows genetically modified to produce high-protein milk for the cheese industry.
Dutch dairy firm Campina will pull out of dairy processing and distribution in Poland to focus on the emerging Polish market for branded, consumer products, reports Chris Mercer.
Food packaging firms enter 2005 facing tough new rules on materials used that entered into force in December 2004. Repealing the former framework Directive 89.109/EEC, the new regulation ((EC) No 1935/2004) lays down stricter demands on the purity of materials which come into direct or indirect contact with food in the packaging chain.
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