Consumers fueling billion-dollar gourmet sector
American adults who consider themselves "gourmet consumers" are fueling a $41.2 billion industry, according to a new report.
Archives for August 18, 2005
CSPI rails against excess salt in processed foods
Some food manufacturers are loading their products with up to four times as much salt as their competitors, claims to a new report.
Imperial Sugar sells subsidiary to manage losses
US sugar processor Imperial Sugar will sell subsidiary Holly Sugar Corp. as low margins coupled with high energy costs have put pressure on the company.
Kraft dropped in dairy lawsuit
Against a backdrop of conflicting claims, a controversial pressure group has dropped Kraft from a lawsuit over misleading advertising after the firm agreed to update its consumer information.
Mega-trends: convenience food and health to double in ten years
Ten mega trends stretching from age to individualism will determine the success and shape of any new products to hit the market in the near future, claims market analysts Datamonitor.
Mopro Nord joins the whey ingredients wagon
Germany's two biggest dairy companies will pour funds into high margin whey ingredients, signing off €42 million for a plant extension.