All news articles for June 2006

Cargill introduces sweetener system for baked goods

A sweetener system for bakery products is designed to reduce the fat and calorie content of baked goods without altering the taste and texture, according to manufacturer Cargill, which introduced its product at the IFT show in Orlando this week.

Tate & Lyle launches compressible dextrose for candy, tablets

Tate and Lyle has announced the launch of Meritab - a new direct compressible dextrose that can be used in confectionary, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications.

Foster's to sell off wine houses

Australian beer and wine group Foster's has said it will sell off one French and two Australian wineries as part of its plan to integrate the Southcorp wine business.

Higher palm oil output in Thailand may reduce prices

Thailand's food makers could enjoy lower palm oil prices this year, with domestic production expected to increase by around a third.

SIG cashes in on China's fast-growing dairy sector

Swiss liquid packaging group SIG has sold 14 new filling lines in one go to leading Chinese dairy Yili, reflecting the speed and scale of growth in the country's dairy sector.

Singapore lifts ban on Malaysian poultry

Singapore will lift its ban on Malaysian poultry this Friday, after Malaysia declared the states of Selangor and Perak to be free of bird flu.

Frost damages Australian citrus harvest

Australia's citrus growers have lowered export forecasts in the wake of one of the worst frosts to hit the country.

Brighter outlook for Chinese beer

Chinese brewers are looking to the World Cup and new marketing strategies to help them boost beer consumption and absorb some of the sector's substantial unused capacity.

Transport policy holds promise of savings and efficiency

The EU Commission yesterday published its outline of a common transport policy for the bloc, promising companies supply chain savings and increased efficiency in cross-border trade.

Carrefour guilty of illegal labour practices

French retailer Carrefour has been found guilty of allowing hypermarket staff to be paid directly by suppliers, depriving the employees of payroll benefits and collective bargaining agreements.

Waters sells food safety services to Chinese authorities

US analytical instruments maker Waters Corporation has signed agreements with several Chinese food authorities to provide them with its food safety technology and expertise.

Singapore recalls Cadbury products

Singapore's food safety authority issued a recall of a number of Cadbury's chocolate products made in the UK, following a major recall by the company itself in the UK.

Cereal drinks not a milk alternative, says FSANZ

Cereal-based beverages, such as those made from rice and oats, are not suitable as a complete milk replacement for young children, said the Australian and New Zealand food authorities today.

Philippines dairy sector wants higher tariffs

Milk producers in the Philippines are urging the government to increase liquid milk tariffs to 18 per cent from the current 3 per cent to help them grow the young dairy industry.

Mengniu to grow lead with higher margin products

Mengniu Dairy, China's biggest liquid milk supplier, said last week that its first quarter sales would beat industry rates of 20 per cent.

Generation X for hops from New Zealand

A new generation of hops for beer is being developed by researchers in New Zealand, as the brewing industry looks to science to help it catch up with changing consumer tastes.

CP Kelco expands xanthan gum output in China

Nurturing a competitive edge, US xanthan gum producer CP Kelco expands production in the one of the world's fastest growing markets.

Grain output cut as drought bites

Australia's grain crop could fall by four million tonnes, as further droughts impact the start of the season.

Europeans still largely oppose GMOs, says new report

Europeans are more optimistic about biotechnology than ever before, but this acceptance does not extend to their view of genetically modified foods, according to a new survey.

Air compressor eliminates risk of oil contamination, company claims

Atlas Copco said its line of rotary screw air compressors has been certified to eliminate the risk of product contamination by oil occurring during food and beverage processing.

China's tomato output surges on high prices

China's fresh tomato and processed tomato production is set to surge this year, driven by unusually high prices on the domestic and world markets that have boosted planted areas.

FAO details problems due to lack of agreement on traceability

Problems still exist at the international level in coming to an agreement on global traceability standards for the food and fish trade, according to a report by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

Greenpeace raises alert over pesticides in Guangzhou fresh produce

Environmental campaign group Greenpeace attacked the Hong Kong food safety authority last week for failing to improve testing for pesticides in fruit and vegetables imported from mainland China.

Asia-Pacific has most shopaholics

The world's biggest shopaholics are most likely to be found in Asia-Pacific markets, suggests a new study, which shatters the common belief that Americans are the keenest shoppers.

Cadbury expands chocolate capacity in Australia

Chocolate and drinks group Cadbury Schweppes will spend A$24.5 million (€14.3m) on an expansion at its chocolate factory in Tasmania, it announced last week, citing growing demand for its chocolate bars in Australia

Danisco develops innovative sports drink concepts

Danisco flavourists have created a range of sports drink concepts using their water-soluble citrus flavours and fortified with healthy ingredients to appeal to the growing number of sports beverage makers in Asia.

Foster's sells last Chinese brewery

Australian wine and beer group Foster's has sold its last Chinese brewery to Japan's Suntory, it revealed today, allowing it to exit the tough market after 13 years without profits.

Omega-3 added to yoghurt in China

The first yoghurt containing the fatty acid omega-3 has been launched in southern China, backed by labeling claims for its health benefits.

Shanghai raises bar for Chinese food safety

The Shanghai Food and Drug Administration is to make recalls of spoiled or potentially harmful food obligatory for food manufacturers under the first law of its kind in China.

Hot Queensland summer boosts beverage, frozen dessert sales

Sales of sparkling juices, bottled water and flavoured milk soared in Queensland this summer, as the Australian state experienced one of the longest and hottest summers on record.

China to sell sugar reserves to ease prices

Sugar prices on China's futures market fell sharply this week as the government announced that it would auction 552,000 tons, mostly from its reserve stocks, to stabilise prices.

Agrana buys stake in Chinese apple juice firm

European sugar and starch group Agrana has acquired a 50 per cent stake in a Chinese apple juice concentrates manufacturer to boost growth in its new fruit business.

China's rising middle class key to future profits

International food companies must not ignore China's emerging middle class if they wish to exploit significant opportunity in the next 20 years, argue the authors of a new report.

Philippines urge processors to raise quality standards

Philippines agriculture officials are urging soy sauce makers to improve poor manufacturing standards responsible for blocking exports of the product to European markets.

Beverage makers urged to test for benzene

Australian beverage makers are being asked to review existing products and new formulations to minimize the presence of benzene, a carcinogenic chemical recently identified at levels several times the WHO guideline in some US and UK beverage brands.

Ajinomoto to expand in Vietnam

Japanese food and pharma group Ajinomoto will expand its seasonings business in Vietnam in a bid to significantly boost sales in the next three years, according to a report.

Norway's food safety inspectors strike affects meat supply

Processors in Norway are using up stocks of domestic and imported meat supplies after food safety inspectors began a strike on Tuesday over wages, leading government to step in to order an end to the dispute.

Chinese meat processors seeking added value

China's meat industry will discuss brand development and safety at an upcoming meeting, as it looks to consolidate its recent growth and increase profit margins.

Non-PVC food wrap to launch in Asian markets

A Canadian company is looking to supply Asian markets with a non-PVC food wrapping film, as authorities in the region move to limit or ban use of PVC wraps.

BASF to develop drought-resistant wheat in Australia

BASF's plant science unit will spend US$17 million on a new Australian research project to investigate drought-resistant wheat varieties, it said today.

South Korea delays resumption of US beef imports

South Korea said yesterday that it will delay resumption of US beef imports, after finding problems at US meat processing facilities, reported Yonhap news.

China to bring more foods under market access control

More foods marketed in China will be subjected to quality control and safety checks during production, according to a report, as the country expands its market access control system.

Tribeco to build two new beverage plants

Vietnamese beverage company Tribeco will issue 3 million new shares to raise funds for two new drink factories this year.

Vietnam-US trade pact is boon to exporters

A Vietnam-US trade pact signed last week will boost food and agriculture trade with the fast-growing, emerging market, pushing further growth of the food industry.

Plantic ramps up production of biodegradable plastic

Australia-based Plantic will double production capacity of its environmentally friendly, corn-based packaging material at a new plant opened this week.

Indonesian earthquake disables farming, food production

The UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has called for $5.6 million to help farmers in Java affected by last month's earthquake resume farming and livestock production activities.

Chinese R&D bearing fruit for DSM

Leading vitamin maker DSM is tapping into Chinese scientific prowess to help it beat competition from players within this very market.

Kirin set to grab share of Thai green tea boom

Japan's Kirin is readying to enter Thailand's booming green tea sector, through a new joint venture with Thailand's Osotspa, according to a report.

Ginseng energising instant coffee sales in Indonesia

Indonesia's instant coffee makers are spicing up sales by adding functional herbs like ginseng and ginger.

Police investigate tampering at George Weston bakery

Around 2.5 million Top Taste cakes have been pulled from shelves across Australia, after the discovery of dangerous objects in a handful of products.

Higher calcium needs to benefit dairy sales

Australian dairy producers are looking forward to a sales push from new calcium requirements published by the government last month.

China starts to import US corn

Chinese sweetener maker Xiwang Sugar has bought 50,000 metric tons of US corn, in the country's first major import of US-grown corn for at least 22 years.

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