Archives for November 23, 2005

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Citrus production threatened, prices due to rise

By  Lorraine Heller

The Florida citrus industry is struggling to recover from a string of disease and natural disaster, but with production forecasts down and likely to fall further, and with no carry-over supplies from last season, it looks likely that food...

DSM extends clean label flavour range

By  Anthony Fletcher

DSM Food Specialties' extended range of yeast extract-based reaction flavours is designed to tap demand for healthier ingredients and add value to products.

Campbell increases profits despite falling sales

By  Anthony Fletcher

Campbell's net earnings for the first quarter ended 30 October have been helped by strong soup prices and a favorable tax settlement, canceling out a decline in soup sales.

Tesco to take on America?

By  Anita Awbi

UK retail giant Tesco is today playing down rumours of a multi-billion pound deal to acquire 49 per cent of leading American grocery chain Meijer, amid growing concern that the company's domestic dominance is damaging British retail.