Archives for September 12, 2004

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Northern's biscuit margins under pressure

Northern Foods is facing the possibility of a rapid decline in its biscuit profit margins as its main customers - the British supermarket groups - seek to cut costs. The company must now decide whether to invest in new products, or cuts its losses and...

Fazer begins three-year rye health drive

Finnish bakery group Fazer has begun a three-year programme promoting the health benefits of rye-based products - everything from cancer prevention to reducing the risk of coronary heart disease. And one company at least is hoping to persuade...

Barry Callebaut sees own label potential

Switzerland's Barry Callebaut group has made no secret of its desire to move into the added-value segment of the confectionery market, reducing its reliance on the volatile commodity segment through a number of acquisitions. And a burgeoning own label...

Salt slashed in processed food

The UK food industry has backed a new campaign launched today by the country's food agency to slash salt levels in food products and reduce overall salt consumption in the consumer diet.