ADM ramps up oil production
Raised demand for rapeseed oil leads agri-giant ADM to expand crushing facilities in Europe.
Archives for March 2, 2005
Kofola opts for PET bottles
Leading East European drinks manufacturer Kofola has selected PET preforms from Amcor PET Packaging for two of its juice and mineral water brands, a move designed to bring the same brand values and image to the take-home sector as the glass bottles...
Pace quickens for Chr Hansen sale
The sale of Chr Hansen's ingredients arm gains pace with reports suggesting the unit could fetch nearly €1 billion ($1.31 billion), writes Lindsey Partos.
Flawed research exaggerated US obesity crisis
The US Centre for Disease Control has helped to create a climate of fear by exaggerating America's obesity crisis, claims a consumer and industry group, as one major cereal producer warns the whole obesity issue is becoming too emotional, reports...
Flagging growth for flavour leader Givaudan
Contributing the biggest revenue stream to Givaudan, the flavours unit posted sales of CHF 1.6 billion (€1 billion) sales in 2004, representing stagnant growth on a like-for-like basis in Swiss francs.