Jim Moseley, managing director of General Mills UK, Ireland and the Nordic markets, has been elected president of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).

This is certainly shaping up to be an extraordinary deal in the making that will have repercussions on future M&A ventures in the mining industry and also global commodity prices. At stake here is not just a vast investment which could take yet another of Canada’s leading companies out of Canadian ownership, but the fact that [...]

Dr. Hagen is a highly recognized food safety expert. The USDA have spoken and been represented at several WTG Food & Beverage events in the United States and we hope to continue that relationship for the Food Manufacturing and Safety Forum, San Diego in January 2011:     WASHINGTON, August 19, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary [...]

I am delighted to announce a new Keynote Speaker for next January’s inaugural Food Manufacturing & Safety Forum which will take place January 31st-February 1st, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla, San Diego, California. Dr. Okoroafor will talk about the changing world of food packaging in manufacturing and the fundamental need for constant innovation [...]

(26-09-2009)     HCM CITY – The nation’s food safety laws must include specific steps to promote public health and facilitate safety and hygiene inspections by avoiding overlaps, national and international experts said yesterday. Speaking at a workshop held in HCM City on the draft food safety law being prepared for submission to the National [...]

Manufacturers will have to use ingredients that appeal to parents if they are to penetrate the growing children’s food and drinks market in the UK, according to Leatherhead Food Research (LFR).

Recent consumer research from Mintel has shown that people around the world are feeling pessimistic and trying to change their lifestyles, but still finding ways to lighten the mood. Even as the economic climate drags people down financially and emotionally, Mintel sees a continued focus on enjoyment and life fulfilment.