Rising costs impair profit for General Mills
Like many other food producers General Mills is suffering from rising costs, which are holding back profits, despite increasing sales, according to the latest financial report.
Archives for March 24, 2006
Chiquita raises banana prices in response to higher tariffs
Leading banana supplier Chiquita has increased its prices in Europe and the US, in a move designed to offset the negative impact of higher tariffs.
ONC names microencapsulation solution Powder-loc
Ocean Nutrition Canada (ONC) has revealed the double-shell technology underlying its Powder-loc microencapsulation for omega-3.
Americans more aware of foodborne illness, says study
American consumers are eating safer, according to new findings that reveal the number of 'risky foods' consumed has declined significantly in recent years.
Can Arla beat the boycott?
As Arla Foods begins on the long road to recovery in its Middle East dairy markets, DairyReporter.com delves into the nature of consumer boycotts and the effects they may have.
Grape DNA study promises better quality wine
An Italian team of scientists has succeeded in deciphering the entire DNA sequence of the grapevine genome after six years of intensive research.
Omega-3s have no benefits for heart health, cancer - new review
Intake of omega-3 fatty acids from oily fish and fish oil supplements has no effect on mortality, heart disease or cancer, concludes a new review, but guidelines should continue for consumption.
Organic dairy-rating report sparks fierce debate
A new report rating the nation's organic dairy brands according to ethical farming practices has sparked fierce debate in the industry as it accuses a number of market leaders of "shortchanging organic consumers."