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February 02, 2008
Frito-Lay steps up the fight for the Indian snacks market with new marketing campaign
With the branded snacks market buzzing with new entrants, the FritoLay division of PepsiCo India Holdings has kicked off a marketing campaign “Chala Change Ka Chakkar”, which the company claims is its biggest ever portfolio initiative in 2008. As part ...From the archive
February 01, 2008
Ganancias de Burger King trepan en 2do trim fiscal por ventas
La cadena de comida rápida Burger King Holdings Inc. anotó un aumento en su ganancia operacional del segundo trimestre fiscal, impulsado por mayores ventas en el mundo y el fuerte desempeño de su sándwich Homestyle Melt en el mercado local. Burger Ki...From the archive
February 01, 2008
British Potato Council defends its decision on levy rebate
The British Potato Council has hit back at claims it treated some growers unfairly by refusing to provide a rebate on their levy after their crops were destroyed by the summer floods.In a statement released yesterday (Thursday, January 31) the BPC said...From the archive
February 01, 2008
Walkers Snack Foods Ltd recalled chips over rubber pieces
Walkers Snack Foods Ltd has recalled some date codes of Walkers crisps because the products could contain pieces of yellow rubber. The Agency has issued a Food Alert for Information. A number of different flavours and pack formats of Walkers Crisps a...From the archive
February 01, 2008
Pringles and Pringles Rice Infusions to launch in 35g bags
Pringles is targeting the £630m single-serve snacks market with the launch of two new bagged products – Pringles Pocket Pack and Rice Infusions Bite Size. Pringles Pocket Pack is a scaled down-version of the familiar Pringles core range. It will be av...From the archive
February 01, 2008
Tent pegs from potato starch mandatory at UK festival
The Glastonbury music festival will tell campers to use tent pegs made out of potatoes at this summer's event.Metal pegs that are left behind can harm the cows that live on Worthy Farm, Somerset, where the festival is held. Organiser Michael Eavis will...From the archive
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February 01, 2008
Burger King Shares keep rising
Shares of Burger King Corp. rose for a second day Friday, after the nation's No. 2 burger chain reported growth in quarterly profit in the face of a difficult consumer environment that slowed sales at its biggest rival, McDonald's. On Thursday, Burger ...From the archive
January 31, 2008
Burger King CEO says not seeing U.S. slowdown
Burger King Holdings Inc (BKC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) saw no slowdown in U.S. consumer spending in the recent quarter and is experiencing an uptick in same-store sales in January, Chief Executive John Chidsey said on Thursday. "U.S. comps wer...From the archive
January 31, 2008
Burger King Q2 Profit Surges 29% On Higher Revenues
Florida-based Burger King Holdings Inc. (BKC), which operates more than 11,300 restaurants in about 69 countries, reported earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2008, that jumped 29% from prior year. Total revenues for the quarter increased 10% fue...From the archive
January 31, 2008
Flavor trends go local, ethnic and healthy
Trends are set to combine in 2008, with Americanized ethnic flavors and healthy but indulgent products steering the market, while locally, ethically sourced food will continue to grow in popularity, says a new report. Packaged Facts Food Flavors and In...From the archive
January 31, 2008
Update on EFSA’s evaluation of the safety of food flavouring substances
The EFSA Panel on additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) is working on a systematic evaluation of the safety of flavouring substances currently in use in the European Union (EU). A programme for their evaluatio...From the archive
January 30, 2008
Farm Frites' Nature's Goodness: Beste introductie van 2007
Nature’s Goodness viel bij de jury zeer in de smaak door de durf en originaliteit van de introductie. De reden van de innovatie, de snackbarbranche in ons land op een hoger niveau brengen en inspelen op de gezondheidswensen van de moderne consument, wo...From the archive
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January 30, 2008
Nature’s Goodness is genomineerd voor de Trend Watch award!
Het Nederlandse vakblad Food Express heeft besloten het Nature’s Goodness concept van Farm Frites te nomineren voor de Trend Watch Award in de categorie ‘Promoties’.From the archive
January 30, 2008
Strong sales for IFF in Asia, Europe and Latin America
International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) has posted a strong sales performance across Asia, Latin America and Europe for its flavors division. For full year results, net income was recorded as increasing by $247m - up 9 percent from last year.Flavors...From the archive
January 30, 2008
Funky Monkey™ Snacks Secure National Distribution in Whole Foods Market
Funky Monkey Snacks today announces a national distribution agreement with Whole Foods Market for its delicious, all-natural freeze-dried fruit. Effective February 1, 2008, Funky Monkey’s "Fruit That Crunches!"™ will be sold in all 250 Whole ...From the archive
January 30, 2008
French retailers back eco-friendly and organic products
France's leading retailers yesterday pledged to reduce their impact on the environment under an ambitious plan backed by the government. The Fédération des Entreprises du Commerce et de la Distribution (FECD), which represents 93 per cent of the count...From the archive
January 30, 2008
Sweet foods contain hidden salt risks
The Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH) has published new research this week to mark Salt Awareness Week 2008, which highlights the health risks posed to British children because parents are confused over salt content."Many parents know tha...From the archive
January 30, 2008
Overview of the European Food Starch market
Europe's food starch market in 2007 was characterised by further consolidation. The widespread ingredient, just like other food ingredients, was faced with the dramatic rise in raw material costs as well as the biofuel boom and other industry challenge...From the archive