Women more prone to food allergies, study suggests
Food allergies are on the rise with the highest rates of intolerance recorded among women and the Asian population, a study concludes.
Archives for June 1, 2017
Chinese demand prompts $20m Fonterra plant investment
Fonterra has announced an investment of almost NZ$20m (US$14.2m) at its Te Rapa site to meet growing demand for cream cheese and mini-dish butter.
Saputo sees decline in cheese sales in US and international markets but expects recovery
Canadian dairy company Saputo reported total revenue of C$11.16bn (US$8.29bn) for fiscal 2017, a 1.56% increase from C$10.99bn (US$8.16bn) for 2016 with the company’s fourth quarter decreasing by 0.5% due to lower sales in its cheese division in the US...
Jindal Poly Films rumoured to buy European assets of DuPont Teijin Films
India's largest polyester-based packaging film company Jindal Poly Films Ltd (JPFL) is allegedly in talks to buy the European production assets of DuPont Teijin Films (DTF) for an estimated $300m.
Freshfel calls for minimum fruit content to use fruit images on-pack
Manufacturers are misleading consumers with images of fresh fruit on packaging when the actual fruit content is minimal or even zero, says trade group Freshfel, as it calls for a legal minimum threshold.
Pecan Deluxe hires Chamber International to improve its export efficiency following Brexit
Pecan Deluxe which exports more than 75% of its bespoke cakes, biscuits, sauces and desserts to the EU, has hired overseas trade specialist, Chamber International, to offset any challenges posed by Brexit.
FrieslandCampina focuses on active people with sports nutrition rich in proteins
FrieslandCampina has introduced its own protein-rich sports nutrition range under the Vifit Sport brand.