Arla ‘cements’ ambitions in Russia through JV share acquisition
Dairy giant Arla Foods has acquired the remaining stake of the joint venture that controls its activities in Russia – a move the company claims “cements” its ambitions in the country.
Archives for May 5, 2013
Food firm deals dominate 2012 mergers and acquisitions
According to a recent market report, more than half of the consumer packaged goods (CPG) merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in 2012 involved food-based companies.
Mantrose brings antistick gummie glaze to Europe
Ingredients firm Mantrose-Haeuser has launched its Certicoat antisticking polish and glazing agent in Europe after success in the US and has also developed an organic variety.
Danone on Sirma bottled water buy: 'Turkey is a strategic region'
Danone has signed an agreement to buy a 50.1% controlling stake in Turkish bottled water player Sirma, and said that Turkey was a 'strategic country' for its waters division.
‘Loyal consumers see brands as a reflection of themselves’: Kellogg
Consumers want to invest in a product that aligns with their values - and they do care about corporate responsibility, says Kellogg.
Beneo rolls out texturizing rice starch for baby food
Beneo has introduced a new clean label rice starch range for texturizing fruit and vegetable-based baby foods.
Most consumers don't know what EFSA is, experts find
Almost no German consumers know about the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), or understand the role it has in the approval of health claims for functional food products, according to experts.
EHL targets ancient grain appeal with freekeh young wheat
EHL Ingredients has introduced the smoky wheat variety freekeh to the UK food industry for use in composed foods like salads, soups and casseroles.