ASDA push for Fairtrade label for UK farmers
Supermarket giant ASDA are taking steps to make the Fairtrade kitemark available for use by UK farmers.
Archives for July 3, 2006
Rosemary may protect flavour in convenience meats
Adding a touch of rosemary to minced meat before high-pressure processing could stop the flavour loss associated with this anti-microbial treatment, say Brazilian and Danish researchers.
Britvic tests out soft drinks concepts
Britvic has appointed consultant group Nunwood to carry out product and concept testing into a new range of innovative soft drinks, as the firm looks to keep up with changing consumer tastes.
Snack research could cut salt and costs
Findings from a new study could mean that soon manufacturers will be able to cut salt without compromising flavour.
Rosé wine sales rocket
Once derided as a poor relation of real wine, sales of rosé have rocketed across Britain and France over the last few years as consumers look to expand their taste experiences.
Study supports vitamin D fortification of bread
Bakery manufacturers could soon find themselves obliged to fortify bread with vitamin D, following the results of a new study.
Weekly Comment
Cadbury's mistake
Chocolate has a nice feeling to it - tasty, fun, luxurious and slightly sinful. This is comfort food, accessible to all and epitomised in the recent film, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.