Bruker pays $2.4m to resolve SEC charges
Bruker Corporation has resolved Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charges around providing non-business related travel and improper payments to Chinese government officials to try and win business.
Archives for December 16, 2014
Billionaire Al Amoudi injects $100m into Ethiopian rice farm
Saudi billionaire Mohammed Al Amoudi has revealed plans to pump US$100m into his stalled 15,000-hecatare Ethiopian rice farm project, as part of a US$500m investment plan.
Wessanen to acquire Abafoods for €52m
Dutch food company Wessanen has agreed to acquire Italian organic drinks company Abafoods for €52m, the company has said.
UK campaigners suggest London soda tax
A suggested 20 pence per litre tax on sugary drinks in London would benefit health and save up to £39 million in healthcare, say campaigners.
Birds Eye Foods faces fine after OSHA inspection
Birds Eye Foods has been fined almost $110,000 for exposing workers to extreme temperatures without the necessary equipment.
Opinion divided on Polish court’s ‘landmark’ reversal of non-stun slaughter ban
A secular organisation has called the Polish Constitutional Court’s decision to overturn a ban on non-stun slaughter ‘regrettable’, while a UK halal group says ‘common sense prevailed’.
Bird flu hinders attempts to open Chinese market to European poultry
The outbreaks of bird flu in Germany, the UK and the Netherlands are hampering efforts to create export markets in mainland China for these countries’ poultry and poultry products.
Saudi $52m donation helps WFP resume Syria food aid
The World Food Programme (WFP) has restarted its support for 1.7m Syrian refugees following a US$52m donation from Saudi Arabia, along with funds from other governments and donors.
European countries unite on animal welfare
Agriculture ministers from Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands signed a declaration on improving animal welfare at European level, this week.
Olam International strikes 'transformational' deal to acquire ADM's global cocoa business for $1.3bn
ADM has struck a deal to sell its global cocoa business to Olam International Limited for $1.3bn.
Saudi and UAE put spotlight on organic products
Authorities in Saudi Arabia and the UAE say they are increasing inspections of organic products, both imported and home-grown, in order to protect consumers.