E coli cases see significant reduction
Cases of the harmful food pathogen E coli in beef dropped by over 40 per cent last year, according to a study published last week by the USDA.
Archives for March 2, 2005
Heinz's earnings reduced through organic write-down
Strong sales of ketchup helped keep sales buoyant at Heinz during the third quarter, though a write-down of its investment in Hain Celestial provoked a 25 percent drop in earnings.
Flawed study exaggerated US obesity crisis
The US Centre for Disease Control has helped to create a climate of fear by exaggerating America's obesity crisis, claims a consumer and industry group, as one major cereal producer warns the whole obesity issue is becoming too emotional, reports...
Pace quickens for Chr Hansen sale
The sale of Chr Hansen's ingredients arm gains pace with reports suggesting the unit could fetch nearly €1 billion ($1.31 billion), writes Lindsey Partos.
Flagging growth for flavour leader Givaudan
Contributing the biggest revenue stream to Givaudan, the flavours unit posted sales of CHF 1.6 billion (€1 billion) sales in 2004, representing stagnant growth on a like-for-like basis in Swiss francs.
Neotame sales soar, while Splenda's ads attract more criticism
Sales of the sugar substitute neotame more than quadrupled last year as food and beverage manufacturers searched for low calorie alternatives in the face of rising obesity, said its makers, writes Philippa Nuttall.