Kraft’s largest shareholder votes against Cadbury bid
Kraft’s largest shareholder Berkshire Hathaway, run by billionaire investor Warren Buffett, has voted against the issuance of up to 370m shares to acquire Cadbury, it said on Tuesday.
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Phthalate action plan draws industry fire
The publication of US Government action plans on how to manage risks posed by a range of controversial substances, including phthalates, has drawn stinging criticism from the chemical industry.
Low-calorie foods could contain more energy than labels state
Reduced-calorie versions of packaged foods could contain significantly more calories than stated on nutrition labels, according to a new study from the American Dietetic Association.
Mississippi to consider soda tax
Mississippi state representative John Mayo has introduced legislation to tax the syrup used to sweeten soda at a distribution level, according to local reports.
Meat not linked to prostate cancer recurrence risk
Consuming processed and unprocessed red meat, fish, total poultry, and skinless poultry does not affect prostate cancer recurrence or progression, says a new study from Harvard.