One of the world’s leading flavours and fragrances firms has developed new technology that they believe will assist food manufacturers address the issue of high salt levels in processed foods. Givaudan...

Chinese health chiefs yesterday promised harsh punishments for those guilty of the production, sale and use of illegal additives in food as they continue a nationwide campaign to improve the food system. “Some...

Heinz overnight reported an 11% rise in profit for the third quarter on the back of their sound decision to hedge translation exposures on key currencies, and higher organic sales of brands such as Heinz...

Australia’s largest food manufacturer, Goodman Fielder, has posted a 21.9% drop in profit despite a 12.2% increase in revenue in the first half of the financial year. The hit to profit was due to...

Confectionery brands, manufacturers and retailers have achieved significant reductions in Easter egg packaging this year – with some eliminating over 50% of materials – tackling the 3,000 tonnes...

The American Grocery Shopper Study has revealed intriguing insights about the psyche of the grocery customer. The study, which surveyed more than 50,000 US shoppers, revealed key findings in the areas...

The economy is starting to cast a shadow over green living’s glow. According to new consumer research from Mintel, the number of Americans who claim to almost always or regularly buy green products...

Retailers and consumer goods manufacturers are increasingly looking at ways to become more ‘consumer-centric’ as the importance of understanding buyer behaviour becomes more critical in light...

Nestlé, the world’s biggest food manufacturer, has announced sales for 2008 rose 2.2% to CHF 109.9 billion (A$145.68b) as innovation and renovation of their food brands stimulates growth. Sales...

Heinz has reaffirmed its profit expectations as they continue to focus on the Five C’s – Consumers, Costs, Commodities, Cash and Currency – to boost performance. “We remain confident...