Unilever has become “Nestle-like” in its delivery of strong and consistent results, according to Andrew Wood, senior research analyst at Sanford C Bernstein.
Speculation about United Biscuits’ (UB’s) plans to sell off its salty snacks business is growing stronger, despite the company dismissing these suggestions.
Australian food manufacturer Simplot Australia is recalling frozen ‘I&J Crispy Battered Flathead in Beer Batter’ from supermarkets nationally due to the presence of an undeclared allergen – milk.
Argentinian food firm Arcor, through its Danone joint venture firm Bagley, has forayed into the cereal market with the launch of its new cereal line in the country.
US livestock and poultry producers are urging the government to take action over corn ethanol production, which they claim is destabilising feed prices.
The high Australian dollar and problems in major world economies are hampering Australian exports of beef, according to Meat and Livestock Australia’s (MLA’s) 2012 mid-year cattle projection update.
Scientists at Campden BRI are working on a composite dough technology (CDT), which could deliver good quality white bread but using cheaper flour mixes.
Pressure is mounting on the government to do more to fight the UK’s corner in getting a reversal of the European Commission’s (EC’s) decision to impose a moratorium on desinewed meat (DSM).
Small- and medium-sized (SME) food and drink firms will be able to raise the level of nutritional skills within their businesses, following the launch of online nutrition training courses by the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF).
Finsbury Food Group, the baker of cakes, bread and gluten-free bakery goods, today (July 24) reported sales of £207M for the year - up 9.4%, or £17.8M, on the previous year.
Farmers For Action (FFA) have vowed to continue blockading milk processing depots despite an agreement that has been struck between the National Farmers Union (NFU) and the milk processors’ trade body Dairy UK.
Tomato seeds have great potential for producing commercial oils with high antioxidant values, according to new research that backs greater commercial use of the processing by-product.
A database that offers industry and academics a wealth of data on plant seed lipid profiles could help speed up research and innovation within the food and nutrition industry.
