Archives for January 25, 2011

← 2011

Battle for Sara Lee heats up, sending shares higher

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Sara Lee shares hit another new 52-week high on Monday as the dessert, coffee and meats giant was reported to be weighing two separate buyout offers from groups that have previously expressed interest in the company.

GMA and FMI release Nutrition Keys front-of-pack labeling

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) have released details of a new front-of-pack labeling system, to highlight nutrients to avoid as well as those to encourage.

Snapple beats ‘all-natural’ lawsuit

A federal court judge has rejected a lawsuit against Snapple Beverage Corp. that alleged the company misled consumers by labeling drinks containing high fructose corn syrup as ‘all-natural’.