Academics and industry develop obesity-busting foods
A new research project, funded by the EU and involving several multinational food companies, is aiming to develop food products that will reduce consumers’ appetites to help combat obesity.
Archives for August 7, 2012
Packaging to become most important food marketing tool
Packaging could become the most important marketing tool for food brands and retailers.
Pluses and minuses of new EU labelling rules
New EU labelling regulations could force users of variable information and weigh-price labelling to rethink where and how data is presented on-pack, according to equipment supplier Bizerba. It could also open up fresh marketing opportunities.
Premier Foods’ chief ‘clears the big hurdles’
Premier Foods chief executive Michael Clarke believes he has “cleared the big hurdles”, a year after taking over at the helm of the company, he told Foodmanufacture.co.uk.
Warburtons staff edge towards strike action
Staff at bakery giant Warburtons have voted overwhelmingly for a ballot on strike action, in a dispute over a pay offer.
Analysts highlight future risks for Premier Foods
Analysts were not ready to give Premier Foods a clean bill of health, after it posted its first-half 2012 results to June 30 this week.