Arla chief adds to UK milk debate
The UK dairy industry could profit from a drop in milk production, said the chief executive of Arla UK on Tuesday, enabling the industry to add value and raise earnings through the supply chain.
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Weekly comment
Strategic philanthropy: exploitation or key for emerging markets?
When a company 'gives back' to the world through charitable donations, should we wholeheartedly commend it for being a good egg or sniff cynically at the profit potential that underlies every business decision?
Commission backs Lactalis, Galbani deal
Lactalis has the European Commission's blessing to complete its takeover of Italian cheese producer Galbani, opening up new avenues for the French giant in speciality cheese.
New can facility in Vietnam
Asia Packaging Industries has broken ground on a US$39 million can factory in southern Vietnam, which is designed to meet rising demand for packaged beverages in the market.
Nestlé outperforms in Q1
Swiss food giant Nestlé has announced a first-quarter sales rise of 14.1 per cent to CHF22.8bn (€14.5bn), beating analyst expectations and reconfirming its full-year target of a five to six per cent growth rate.
Milk, vitamin D linked to heavier birth weight
Women who have higher milk and vitamin D intakes during pregnancy give birth to heavier babies, says Canadian research.