Red Bull accuses Canadian rival of trademark infringement
Energy drinks giant Red Bull has accused Canadian firm Bullseye Beverages Ltd of infringing Red Bull trademarks and misleading consumers with its Bullseye Energy Drink.
Archives for September 11, 2011
Legal firm launches probe as Ralcorp rebuffs ConAgra’s advances
A legal firm specializing in shareholder litigation has launched an investigation to determine whether Ralcorp has acted in its shareholders’ best interests by rejecting a recent $94 a share cash offer from ConAgra.
Sara Lee seeks new boss for North American business
Sara Lee is seeking a new boss for its North American business following the resignation of North America chief executive CJ Fraleigh.
Fat reduction does not affect food liking in children, suggests research
Manipulating the amount of fat in children’s foods could help to reduce energy consumption without reducing taste preferences or liking, according to new research.
Food makers beginning to pass on commodity costs, says Purdue economist
Food manufacturers are beginning to pass on rising commodity costs to consumers, meaning higher grocery prices for the rest of this year and into 2012, according to a Purdue University agricultural economist.
US research agreement probes ‘next generation’ dairy ingredients
Cornell University and the Dairy Research Institute have agreed a dairy research partnership with the Northeast Dairy Foods Research Center to help "strengthen the US dairy industry and dairy innovation pipeline".