EU agrees rules to curb food speculation
The European Commission has agreed new rules to curb speculation in food commodities, in order to avoid a repeat of the global food price spikes seen in 2008.
Archives for January 16, 2014
War of words erupts as Cadbury’s ill-fated Israel venture heads to court
Cadbury’s Israeli distributor Carmit Candy Industries has accused the Strauss Group of employing a war-like strategy to block Cadbury’s entry into Israel, while Strauss says Carmit only has itself to blame for Cadbury’s failings.
Fini eyes UK expansion through distribution deal
Spanish candy maker Fini is aiming to grow its presence in the UK through a distribution deal with logistics firm Palletways.
BBX Capital lays US premium chocolate nest egg with two acquisitions
BBX Capital has acquired premium chocolate maker Williams & Bennett soon after acquiring Hoffman's Chocolates in December.