News from the frozen food industry in Europe: recent products and sales figures, consumption habits, product innovations from all major markets and sectors.

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Russian Authorities Sue McDonald’s

August 19, 2014

The Consumer Protection Agency in Russia has sued fast food chain McDonald’s over alleged violation of safety and nutritional codes in its ice-cream and meat products. “We have identified violations […]

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Researchers Analyze Horsegate Scandal via Social Media

August 19, 2014

Cardiff University researchers will analyze public perceptions of the horsemeat scandal by studying social media data from popular portals such as Twitter. The University’s Collaborative Online Social Media Observatory (COSMOS) […]

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Lesaffre Sells UK Frozen Food Distributor

August 18, 2014

French yeast producer Lesaffre sold 100% of UK food distributor BFP Wholesale Limited (BFP) to private equity consortium Zimt Holding. BFP is a nationwide, wholesale supplier of ambient, chilled and […]

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ASC Certified Frozen Fish Products Increase

August 18, 2014

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has announced that more than 1000 products carrying the ASC logo are now available across 37 countries, just two years after the ASC logo was […]

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Birds Eye Sales Grow in the US

August 18, 2014

Net sales for the Birds Eye Frozen segment of Pinnacle Foods increased in the US by 1% to $246.2 million in Q2 of 2014, compared to $244.0 million in the […]

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ConAgra CEO to Retire Next Year

August 14, 2014

ConAgra Foods Inc. has recently announced that the current chief executive officer, Gary M. Rodkin, intends to retire in May of 2015, at the end of the company’s fiscal year. […]

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International FoodTec Brasil Ends on a High Note

August 13, 2014

Over 20 companies from Europe took part in the first ever edition of FoodTec Brasil, the trade fair dedicated to the Brazilian food technology market. Process technologies “Made in EU” […]

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Frozen Bakery Producer Fria Expands in Ireland

August 13, 2014

On account of increased demand for free-from products in Ireland, Scandinavian company Fria, producer of frozen gluten-free, milk and lactose-free bakery goods, has struck a deal with the Supervalu retail […]

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