Codex to discuss GM food labels
New international standards for GM labels could be on the way as a meeting of the United Nations' Codex Alimentarius committee on food labelling kicks off in Malaysia this week.
Archives for May 9, 2005
Chr Hansen eyes acquisitions as new owner brings cash
Chr Hansen is already on the look out for new acquisitions as the firm enjoys a fresh financial thrust from its new private equity owners, PAI partners, reports Lindsey Partos.
Cadbury stumps up £40m for chocolate factory revamp
Cadbury Schweppes, the world's number two confectionery manufacturer, is to revamp its famous Bournville chocolate-making facility, as demand for its Dairy Milk brand continues to soar, Tom Armitage reports.
Storck to sign branded cough sweets deal
German confectioner Storck is to acquire two brands of cough sweet, according to an unconfirmed report in the Financial Times Deutschland - something which will allow it to extend its lead in the competitive sugar-based confectionery market.