Parmalat sells US bakery
Stricken Italian firm Parmalat, still being investigated for fraud, has sold its loss-making North American Bakery Group to private equity firm Catterton Partners, reports Chris Mercer.
Archives for February 1, 2005
Red wine, the heart cure?
Trawling through the mounting investigations into the impact of wine-drinking on heart health, Danish researchers confirm ongoing findings that drinkers of wine benefit from its cardio-protective effects, more so than those who drink beer or other...
Aarhus, still on the market
Danish fats firm still on the market as majority stakeholder waits for a sale.
Wrigley lifted by innovation and acquisitions
Continuing moves into new segments of the confectionery market have helped US gum maker Wrigley end 2004 with record sales and profits. And the acquisition of Spain's Joyco, with strong market shares in India and China, should continue to drive growth...
Bakery workers at risk, claims new report
Around one in ten supermarket bakery workers risk developing asthma by breathing in dust from flour and bread mixes, according to a new study which calls for greater awareness among retailers as the number of in-store bakeries grows, writes Chris Mercer.
Cargill and Bayer bring trans fats alternative oil to market
Spearing the growing trans fat alternative market, Germany's Bayer CropScience will link up with private agro firm Cargill to bring a new speciality oil to the market. Lindsey Partos reports.