Archives for July 8, 2004

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WBD poaches rival manager

Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods has confirmed the creation of a new top management position with the appointment of former Danone executive Jacques Ioffe as deputy CEO for Strategy and Business Development - a move that boosts the company's growing number of top...

Corn sweetener under world trade panel

After months of unsuccessful talks, the US yesterday successfully secured a World Trade Organisation panel to investigate its claim that the Mexican 'discretionary tax' introduced for corn sweeteners such as high fructose syrups in soft drinks...

Tetra Recart packaging system makes US debut

US-based food manufacturer Hormel Foods is about to launch two chilli brands in new easy-to-open carton packaging from Tetra Pak, marking a significant change in packaging preference.

Health driving French cereal market (but chocolate helps too)

The French are among the most frequent breakfasters in Europe, according to a recent study - but traditional tastes are changing rapidly with cereals beginning to take considerable market share from the less trendy crackers and biscuits. Health...