Archives for January 17, 2005

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Barry Callebaut sees sales slide in Q1

Barry Callebaut, the world's top supplier of industrial chocolate to the confectionery industry, has reported a 6 per cent fall in first quarter sales revenues to CHF1.15bn ($0.97bn) as squeezed margins bite into the bottom line.

Milk labeling divides dairy industry

A campaign launched this month by the Center for Global Food Issues (CGFI) warning consumers against claims made on milk cartons has received short shrift from the organic industry, reports Philippa Nuttall.

Tomatoes: quality and supply up, prices down

Florida's tomato growers are still feeling the effects of the four hurricanes that swept through the state last year, said the Florida Tomato Committee today, urging food manufacturers to realize that supplies of the fruit are now plentiful.

Loders Croklaan highlights Malaysian connection

Dutch producer of oils and fats Loders Croklaan has changed its company logo in an effort to underline the connection with its Malaysian parent company IOI Group and emphasize their joint palm oil strategy.