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Sell-by dates will be removed from food products in the UK under plans announced today by the Environment Secretary, Caroline Spelman. She's calling on manufacturers only to carry "use-by" or "best before" advice in an effort to reduce the estimated £12bn mountain...
SA's pasta market has seen a slow but steady growth in the last two years, picking up from the volume decline within 2008, reports BMI Research....
SA's recession seen within 2009 and spilling over into 2010 has undermined prepared custard sales as consumers were forced to curtail spending on luxury goods in favour of essential items, reports BMI Research....
Mageu, SA's popular traditional mealie malt-based beverage, has been a major victim of the recession but looks to be recovering ground again, reports BMI Research....
Canned protein in SA has been subject to fair levels of volatility in annual rates of growth and a decline historically. However, the category managed to maintain consistent growth from 2007 onwards. The 2010 category performance represents a continuation of this growth...
This week saw news of another round of consolidation in the global flavours sector, with Kerry, WILD and Frutarom announcing new acqusitions. DSM Nutritional Products also reported it was expanding its nutritional lipids offer....
Global sales of food and drink additives reached $27.4bn in 2010 according to Leatherhead Food Research’s new report ‘The Global Food Additives Market’. The best performing sectors include enzymes, acidulants and hydrocolloids, although much of this growth...
In the past few years, prominent coffee-mocha flavours are being found in certain styles of pinotage wines, to much consumer and critical acclaim/disclaim. These emanate from a specific oak regime used during the vinification process - or do they?
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The USDA will ban the sale of any ground beef tainted with the notorious "Big Six" strains of E. coli that are increasingly showing up as the cause of severe illness from food, starting next March. Officials have been under pressure from food safety advocates...
This year, Anuga Drinks, one of the ten trade shows at Anuga, will once again offer trade buyers and interested caterers an expert information and ordering platform for beverages. Around 500 exhibitors from 61 countries will be concentrated at Anuga Drinks, including...
The ice cold heart of Anuga is Anuga Frozen Food, the international trade show for frozen foods and ice cream products under the roof of Anuga, from 8th to 12th October 2011 in Cologne. With approximately 500 exhibitors from about 50 countries,...
Featured this month: Domaine De Canton French Ginger Liqueur, Nola’s New Salad Dressing Range, Knorr Fresh Ideas Cook-In-Bags, and Piet Esterhuyse's Oppigrens Broedery
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Featured this month: Groot Constantia's Grand Constance; Heinz shredded chicken in a can; Simonsvlei Lifestyle wine range; and Shape meal replacement.
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Recent shareholder meetings at Tiger Brands and AVI have revealed some interesting insights from their respective CEOs. Tiger boss, Peter Matlare, has said that while SA's competitive landscape will change with Walmart's entry, it's counting on its own efficiency and the strength of its...
Almost no week goes by without a new headline about obesity. A new series of research papers published in medical journal The Lancet argues that the global obesity epidemic needs a fresh approach – including government intervention.
Want a Big Mac? That'll be 490 calories...
A new energy category has emerged, along with piles of celebrity-endorsed fanfare, in the US: Sheets Energy Strips – novel dissolvable strips delivering an instant hit of caffeine and B vitamins. The entrepreneur behind the product believes the category could be worth $1bn in the...
Early feedback from trials of Pepsi Next - PepsiCo’s third attempt to create a successful mid-calorie...
A nanopore membrane creates faster, surer cultures for everything from hospital diagnostics to food safety and water-quality checks....
In a fast-paced world, snacking has become a lifestyle for young and old alike. For busy parents, selecting tasty and nutritious treats for kids is no mean feat - a task, and trend, that Pioneer Foods hopes it will help solve, and leverage, with its...