Archives for February 6, 2004

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More chocolate, anyone?

Although growth has been rapid for Nestlé in the Russian confectionery sector, there are a number of challenges to be tackled in order to ensure future expansion - low per capita consumption and ingredients supplies being the primary targets. We...

Concern over value of food labels

Confusing information on the nutrition content of food, along with misleading health claims, have once again been brought under scrutiny. Growing pressure in Europe for clearer labelling and greater honesty about ingredients in products is likely to...

Expro turns to APV Baker to help double capacity

Expro, one of the biggest producers of crackers and sweet biscuits in the Guatemalan market, has installed two additional production lines from the UK's APV Baker group to help it double its capacity and pursue aggressive growth into export markets in...

Low carb fad ups profits for wheat ingredients supplier

Higher margin ingredients continue to offer financial gains for textured wheat protein supplier MGP Ingredients. Driving deeper into the market in 2004 the company will pour millions of dollars into doubling production of this speciality ingredient,...