Flavors and colors

Job cuts in colours

24-Dec-2003

Hot on the heels of disappointing third quarter results, notably in
the colours division hit by weaker sales in the US, Sensient
Technologies has announced a round of cost cutting measures which
will include job losses.

Life won't be easy for food makers in EU25

24-Dec-2003

The movement of foodstuffs within the European boundaries will be
changed forever once the next step towards an enlarged Europe takes
place. Food and Life Sciences lawyer Raymond O’Rourke takes us
through a detailed look at some of...

Emerging markets and health lift Danisco H1 results

17-Dec-2003

Set against the backdrop of difficult trading conditions for
branded food manufacturers, raw material prices and a negative
currency impact played down first half figures for ingredients
giant Danisco.

Byrne update on enlargement

12-Dec-2003

Speaking in Brussels earlier this week, European Commissioner for
Health and Consumer Protection David Byrne announced the latest
development on issues relating to food safety within an enlarged
EU.

Industy mulls over 'may contain' alternatives

11-Dec-2003

Labelling issues on the cards again for manufacturers as the UK's
food safety agency this week launches a consultation on the use of
alternative phrases to 'may contain' on food labels.

Kleppers to drive Danisco flavours forward

10-Dec-2003

Ongoing consolidation of European food product companies means that
today's flavour firms will principally achieve market gains through
product innovation. Aiming to hit the top five flavour slot,
Danisco has a new president...

Treatt holds steady for full year results

10-Dec-2003

Despite a 'challenging' year that saw profit before tax falling by
24 per cent for the first six months, UK flavours company Treatt
has reined in results posting a steady, erring on grey, set of
figures for the year.

Europe's food industry steady

01-Dec-2003

In the wake of terrorist attacks in the US on September 11, 2001
Europe's manufacturing industries have taken a knock but figures
released this week reveal that the food industry is managing the
course, registering a 'light...