Archives for September 4, 2006

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ABF completes African sugar share acquisition

By  Anthony Fletcher

Associated British Foods' (ABF's) acquisition of Africa's largest sugar producer underlines the fact that the European industry is thinking globally.

Obesity driving intense sweetener opportunities

By  staff reporter

Soaring obesity rates are creating opportunities for food and beverage manufacturers to expand the number of products that contain sugar substitutes, according to a new market report.

Trial supports recycled plastic milk bottles in UK

By  Chris Mercer

Work on the UK's first factory able to recycle HDPE resin from plastic milk bottles for re-use in food packaging could start within a year, according to a government-funded recycling agency.

Vitiva growth stems from new rosemary markets

By  Jess Halliday

Slovenia's Vitiva has reported sales growth in excess of 200 per cent for the first half the year, as it continues to implement its rapid growth strategy and reach out into new business sectors.