Low-carb trend gets support from UK retailer
The UK's fourth biggest supermarket may introduce special labelling for its low-carb products, reported market research firm Datamonitor this week, which could spark a wave of diet-related marketing.
Archives for December 17, 2003
Brits top European chocolate rankings
The British are the biggest consumers of chocolate in Europe, munching their way through more than 10 kg each every year. A reflection of Britain's ongoing love affair with snacking - and consumers' reluctance to choose health over indulgence,...
Compact and quick - the Newton oven from Europa
Europa, the Italy-based company that specialises in the production of ovens for the bread making, pizza, pastry and biscuit making industries has unveiled a new range of convection ovens, the most popular of which are the 5T and its larger counterpart...
Emerging markets and health lift Danisco H1 results
Set against the backdrop of difficult trading conditions for branded food manufacturers, raw material prices and a negative currency impact played down first half figures for ingredients giant Danisco.
Nestlé gum venture faces challenges
The European Commission has approved the proposed functional confectionery joint venture between Swiss consumer goods company Nestlé and the US-based personal care company Colgate-Palmolive, but approval is just the first of several hurdles likely to...