Food industry hauled up over 'fresh' labels
The food industry had its knuckles wrapped again this week, this time by the UK's food watchdog that accused it of misleading the consumer when using the terms 'fresh?and 'natural?on food labels.
Archives for February 12, 2004
Europe establishes animal disease centre
The European Parliament has voted to create a European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), following growing concern over animal disease epidemics. "Outbreaks like SARS in 2003 and bird flu this year have been a wake-up call," said David...
Australian consumer turns back on GM ingredients
The tide is turning down under with a new poll showing Australians are increasingly worried about genetically modified foods and the risk they could pose to human health and the environment.
Fruit for a healthy valentine
Intitiatives by the food industry and governments to bring the five-a-day phenomenon to the consumer gained further credence this week with a new study showing fruit and vegetable consumption can cut 'bad?cholesterol.
Income rise but profit drops for Imperial Sugar
Plant closures and 'competitive pressures?saw profits slide for US sugar giant Imperial Sugar despite a rise in operating income for the first quarter. Global sugar surplus keeps the prices down and competition up.
NPD key to gain ground on 'obesity' market
Confirmation of growing opportunities for health and nutrition businesses that target the slimming and weight loss market comes from a new study that reveals the American consumer 'is open to help in dealing with obesity'.
Bakery struggling to find functional niche
The market for functional food products has grown steadily for several years now, focusing primarily on the dairy sector. But other sectors of the food industry, such as bakery and snacks, are beginning to see more functional products filtering...