Archives for December 14, 2009

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Bisphenol A becomes test of leadership for FDA

By Rory Harrington

Each day the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) dithers in delivering its verdict on the safety of bisphenol A (BPA), its authority is diminished and its credibility wanes.

Cadbury's 'aggressive' stance could keep it independent - analyst

By Jane Byrne

Cadbury’s updated statement on revenue growth for the next four years should incentivise its shareholders to hold out for a higher offer than the bid from Kraft Foods or remain independent, according to market research firm Sanford C Bernstein.

Unilever acts over Greenpeace’s palm oil claims

By Mike Stones

Unilever has halted all purchases of palm oil from Indonesian company PT SMART after a Greenpeace report alleged that its parent group Sinar Mas is engaged in widespread illegal deforestation and peatland clearance in Indonesia.