Starbucks thrives on consumer coffee habit
Starbucks is fast becoming the new embodiment of the American dream with a 27 per cent rise in profits on the back of aggressive expansion that may soon see the group moving into Russia.
Archives for November 18, 2005
Cargill shortlisted for patented starch innovation
Cargill's patented starch, designed to deliver higher food quality and cost savings for manufacturers, has been shortlisted in the Most Innovative Ingredient category at the forthcoming FiE show.
Texture analyser gets the measure on soft foods
A gel analyser can help food companies and laboratories measure the texture of butter and cheese products, sauces, doughs and baked goods, vegetables, meat products, candies, yogurts and puddings.
Wild develops low-GI beverage solution
Natural flavours firm Wild says it has developed a new soft drink aimed specifically at the growing low glycaemic index market, in a sign GI is pushing its way into healthy drinks trends.
Arla predicts profitable expansion into Algerian dairy market
Arla Foods' plan to sell full-cream milk powder in Algeria makes perfect business sense to a company looking to expand into lucrative new markets.
Novozymes recognised for trans fat innovation
Novozymes' enzymatic interesterification process has been recognised as one of six Technologies of the Year for 2005.
Hops rich in anti-cancer compounds
New research into a flavonoid compound found only in hops shows that it may help prevent cancer if a method to improve its absorption in the body can be found.