ABF's African sugar offer shows global vision
ABF's offer to acquire 51 per cent of Illovo, Africa's largest sugar producer, underlines how the new EU sugar regime has forced European sugar producers to think truly globally.
Archives for May 21, 2006
Wrigley declares new share dividend
The board of directors at Wrigley has declared a regular dividend of $0.256 on each share of common stock and each share of class B common stock for the three-month period beginning 1 August 2006.
Hershey looks to tap healthy chocolate potential
Hershey's expansion of its health and nutrition initiative underlines the extent to which chocolate makers are keen to tap into consumer health concerns.
Weekly comment
Hacks v Lab-Rats: who's at fault for consumer confusion?
The relationship between journalist 'hack' and scientist 'lab-rat' must be developed if science is to get a fair deal in the press, and for consumers to be presented balanced and accurate science coverage.
Chocolate BBQ - the hottest thing this summer?
A very unusual concept has been launched in the US just in time for the summer - the chocolate barbeque.
Indonesian sweetener market surges on cheaper products
Use of sweeteners in Indonesia has surged in the last year, as food and beverage makers seek cheaper alternatives to sugar.
FDF 'regrets' new English nutrition standards
New minimum nutrition standards for English school food, designed to ensure healthier eating, has resulted in the banning of certain products high in salt, fat and sugar.