Gordon's Edge falls foul of Gordon Brown
An increase in taxation levels on RTD products introduced by Chancellor Gordon Brown in 2002 was one of the reasons for the decision to withdraw the Gordon's Edge gin-based premix, claims brand owner Diageo.
Archives for April 21, 2003
New CEO for Orafti group
Chicory based ingredients and rice starch company, the Orafti Group, announced this week that a new CEO is to take the reins of the company.
Sugar industry speaks out on WHO report, again
The US sugar industry, in Rome this week, will continue its crusade against a recent report from the World Health Organisation that suggests a severe reduction in sugar could help stem the global rise of obesity-linked diseases.
Spreading the market out thinly
With the demise of breakfasts at home, spreads are coming under increasing pressure as consumers demand increasingly convenient and on-the-go foods, reveals the latest report from marketing analysts Euromonitor.
Duc looks abroad to combat declining sales
With the French poultry sector in decline as a result of falling prices, increased competition and overproduction, Duc is looking to foreign markets - and innovative products - to help it survive.
Local suppliers: meeting the challenge
Smaller suppliers can offer retail chains such as Marks & Spencer products which have a real point of difference compared to their rivals - but the trick is not to overextend production and diminish the very elements which make this difference, claims...