Archives for December 22, 2008

← 2008

Australian government, industry to set salt targets

By Jess Halliday

Salt reduction targets for food products sold in Australia are expected to be set in October 2009, subject to development and agreement between the government and the food industry.

Ready-to-eat segment buoyed by retailers

By Neil Merrett

Retailers are increasingly providing ready-to-eat meals to US consumers, representing growing opportunities for manufacturers to cater for hot and cold convenience products, says a new report.

Soybean oil prices tumble on petroleum fall

By Mike Stones

Falling petroleum prices and an abundance of other vegetable oils has brought soybean oil prices a new low – but other oils are eating away at market share.