Recessionary dynamics boost private label soft drink sales
Sales of private label soft drinks are accelerating as consumers go out less and therefore drink more at home, according to a new report.
Archives for November 12, 2009
Seltzer changes name to Glanbia Nutritionals (NA)
Seltzer has been renamed Glanbia Nutritionals (NA) three years after joining the Glanbia Group.
New salt balances sodium and potassium
A new sea salt with 66 percent less sodium than common table salt and high potassium content is being offered to food manufacturers, after six years of development work involving salts from the Mediterranean region.
NutraCea files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Rice bran ingredient supplier NutraCea filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Tuesday, claiming that it will allow the company to restructure, reduce overheads and sell non-core assets.
EU competition watchdog to rule on Kraft bid next month
The European Commission has set a one-month deadline to rule on the possible hostile takeover of Cadbury by US food giant Kraft, the EU competition regulator said on Wednesday.
GLG and Weider row over Sweet Naturals contract
Stevia supplier GLG Life Tech has filed a statement of defense against allegations from Weider Global Nutrition that it had breached conditions of their joint stevia business by setting up its own sales team.