China fish oil safe but quality could improve
Industry representatives have dismissed media reports that fish oil imports from China threaten the health of US consumers while acknowledging the need for some Chinese producers to improve quality.
Archives for October 18, 2010
Premier Foods explores new sources of funding
A complex piece of financial restructuring that Premier Foods claims will further improve the health of its balance sheet has been greeted by City analysts as a “welcome step forward” for the heavily indebted company.
Pepsi unveils bold new carbon challenge
PepsiCo has unveiled a bold plan to slash the carbon and water impact of its core crops in the UK (potatoes, oats, apples) by 50% over the next five years.
Sales of Gordon Ramsay’s Seriously Good sauces top £3.7m in year one
More than two million jars of Gordon Ramsay’s Seriously Good premium Italian cooking sauces have been sold a year after launch, equating to sales of around £3.7m.
Half of plastic in Arla milk bottles could be made from recycled materials within 10 years
All of Arla’s fresh milk and Cravendale polybottles now contain 15% recycled plastic, and bosses are confident of doubling this percentage to 30% by 2015, the firm has revealed.
Emerging economies outstrip EU food sector growth
Low levels of R&D, high input costs and uneven relations with retailers are amongst the reasons for emerging economies are outpacing growth of the EU food and drink sector, says a new CIAA report.
Linda McCartney factory targets 50% growth
The factory in Fakenham producing Linda McCartney’s frozen meat-free meals is aiming to increase sales by 50% in the next 12 months.
Let’s talk, Yakult tells EFSA after negative opinion
Yakult Europe has signalled its desire to talk to EFSA about the evaluation process and scientific criteria that led to the negative outcome of its proposed health claim on upper respiratory tract health, but pledges to take the decision into account for...