Kraft to buy Danone biscuits
Kraft Foods today offered €5.3bn for Danone's biscuit and cereals divisions, which generate about €2bn in sales annually.
Archives for July 2, 2007
Sampler tests air for pathogens
A new automatic air sampler is designed to monitor pathogens at food manufacturing sites.
Lightweight PET bottle targets water market
A new lighter weight polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle for water targets beverage companies that want to cut down on packaging.
Bangladesh success reflects Arla's Asian ambition
Dairy group Arla continues to profit from its partnerships within the emerging markets of Asia as sales of its powdered milk brands in Bangladesh continue to rise rapidly.
Lactalis milks regional demand with Czech buy
Lactalis has acquired a majority stake in Czech dairy Mlekarna Kunin as it looks to tap into the potential for dairy products in the country.
Premier Foods to close six factories
Premier Foods, the UK's largest food company, said yesterday it will close six of its 11 factories in a bid to cut manufacturing costs.
Cadbury to cut CO2 emissions by 50 per cent
In a bid to boost its green credentials, Cadbury Schweppes yesterday unveiled a programme to cut down on its use of energy, packaging and water in response to climate change.
Barry Callebaut expands presence with Nestle units
Barry Callebaut has completed the purchase of two Nestle units, the company said yesterday.