Record Californian raisin imports show UK appetite for dried vine fruit
UK imports of Californian raisins increased by 26% during the 2009/10 season, according to the trade organisation representing the largest Californian growers.
Archives for August 30, 2010
Givaudan to move savoury flavour production to Hungary
Givaudan plans to streamline its savoury flavour manufacturing production in Europe, with a new plant in Hungary designed to take over most of its current production from the UK and Switzerland.
‘Unique’ rapid egg cooling system to cut salmonella risk, extend shelf life
A rapid egg cooling system that uses carbon dioxide to create a thin layer of ice on the inside of the shell would cut salmonella illnesses and significantly extend product shelf life, said the US scientist spearheading the development.
Mrs Crimble's makes gluten-free waves across the pond
Hampshire-based Stiletto Foods has made its first foray into the US market after striking a deal with natural foods giant Whole Foods Market that will see Mrs Crimble's free-from products listed in five of Whole Foods Market’s 11 regions in the US.
Kerry Group outperforms category in chilled ready meals
Kerry Group has posted solid growth in UK sales of chilled own-label ready meals and ready-to-cook products in the first half, “outperforming category growth rates”.