Greencore talks with bidder fail; but sandwich maker poised for 'future growth'
Greencore has ended talks with an anonymous bidder for the food group with the Irish firm citing the financial crisis as the reason for the deal to have fallen through.
Archives for December 6, 2011
Additive-free formulation stays top of National Starch agenda
National Starch continues to innovate along clean label lines, with the launch of new pulping agents at FIE for cost savings in pasta sauces or fillings.
John Wanvig becomes new CEEREAL president
The European Breakfast Cereal Association (CEEREAL) has appointed its former vice-president John Wanvig as its new head.
Use of nano-materials in foods must be openly debated, warn experts
The use – and regulation – of engineered nano-materials in foods must be openly debated in public, otherwise they risk facing the same fate as genetically modified (GM) foods in consumer perceptions, according to a leading group of UK experts.
Kraft’s snacks spin-off targets Asia and Latin America as Rosenfeld appointed head
Developing markets are to make up almost half of revenues for Kraft’s global snacks business as the spin-off business announces Irene Rosenfeld as its head.
Sugar prices to fall for 2012 amid volatility - Rabobank
Sugar prices for the coming year are forecast to fall by 12% as the market records a surplus for the first time in three years, according to financial service provider Rabobank.
Wild launches natural exotic fruit flavours
Ingredients firm Wild has launched a range of exotic fruit flavours for jelly gums as it claims there is potential for firms to offer products that are distinct from competitors.
Elevated cadmium levels found in Nestle baby food
A Nestle-brand baby food is being withdrawn from stores after elevated levels of potentially harmful heavy metal cadmium was found after tests.