Archives for December 17, 2003

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Brits top European chocolate rankings

The British are the biggest consumers of chocolate in Europe, munching their way through more than 10 kg each every year. A reflection of Britain's ongoing love affair with snacking - and consumers' reluctance to choose health over indulgence,...

Compact and quick - the Newton oven from Europa

Europa, the Italy-based company that specialises in the production of ovens for the bread making, pizza, pastry and biscuit making industries has unveiled a new range of convection ovens, the most popular of which are the 5T and its larger counterpart...

Low-carb trend gets support from UK retailer

The UK's fourth biggest supermarket may introduce special labelling for its low-carb products, reported market research firm Datamonitor this week, which could spark a wave of diet-related marketing.

Emerging markets and health lift Danisco H1 results

Set against the backdrop of difficult trading conditions for branded food manufacturers, raw material prices and a negative currency impact played down first half figures for ingredients giant Danisco.