CSM opens talks on acquisition
Dutch-based food giant CSM has started negotiations with Friesland Coberco Dairy Foods over the acquisition of the latter's bakery operations.
Archives for June 10, 2003
EU authorises food additive
The European Commission has authorised the use of Martek Biosciences Corporation's docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) oil for human consumption.
Haribo strengthens brand
The UK arm of the German confectionery group Haribo is to launch a new product, Maoam Mini's, and introduce a major promotion for five of its other major products during the key school holiday period.
Cadbury: a period of transition
Tough trading conditions and the impact of several significant acquisitions continue to take their toll on results at UK-based confectionery and beverage group Cadbury Schweppes.
Valio adds LGG to infant formula
Finnish dairy company Valio has seen the launch of two infant nutrition products this spring, both in Finland and abroad, featuring the probiotic lactic acid bacteria Lactobacillus Gorbach & Goldin (LGG).