Archives for October 6, 2002

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United Biscuits ready to close Fontaneda

United Biscuits' management in the UK has finally run out of patience with staff and unions at its Fontaneda plant in Spain. If all the parties cannot agree on terms for the relocation of staff to other UB sites by 15 October, the site will be closed.

Tougher rules for white chocolate

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said this week that it is to establish a standard of identity for white chocolate. The standard will provide for the use of the term `white chocolate' as the common or usual name of products made from cacao...