Archives for November 20, 2009

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WTO to rule on origin labeling row

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has agreed to rule on the ongoing dispute over whether US country of origin labeling (COOL) violates international trade agreements, as Canada and Mexico have alleged.

Kraft’s Cadbury bid could foretell M&A boom

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Kraft’s pursuit of Cadbury could mark the start of a surge in M&A activity for the sector as consumers’ focus on value supports a stable outlook for food manufacturers during 2010, Fitch Ratings has predicted.