Barry Callebaut hit by currencies
Barry Callebaut, the world's leading manufacturer of cocoa and chocolate products, increased its sales revenue, operating profit (EBIT) and net profit.
Archives for November 12, 2003
EU funding to up acrylamide awareness
European research into the potential carcinogen acrylamide has received a massive injection of cash to boost the biggest international project to date on toxic substances formed when food is heated.
The best of cereal science
The American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC) is accepting nominations for a variety of awards to be presented at the group's 2004 annual meeting in San Diego next year.
Novozymes meets low TFA demand
Increasing consumer awareness linking high consumption of trans fatty acids to a rise in the risk of coronary heart disease is driving the market for alternative ingredients.
Cadbury spilt should happen - but not yet
Spinning off the US soft drinks business could bring substantial gains to Cadbury Schweppes, but any demerger is unlikely to take place until at least 2006, claim analysts Goldman Sachs.
Commission measures to stabilise EU grain market
Measures to soften the impact of poor cereal harvests in Europe and boost the grain market were introduced by Europe's agriculture commissioner this week.