CSM opens talks on acquisition
Dutch-based food giant CSM has started negotiations with Friesland Coberco Dairy Foods over the acquisition of the latter's bakery operations.
Archives for June 10, 2003
EU authorises food additive
The European Commission has authorised the use of Martek Biosciences Corporation's docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) oil for human consumption.
CEDC makes Polish acquisition
CEDC has bought its ninth Polish drinks distribution business - Panta-Hurt - strengthening its position in the Warsaw market.
Food & drink industry backs CAP reform
The thorny issue of the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy does not only affect the EU's farmers, it is also of vital importance to the food and drink industry supplied by them. Which is why the CIAA, which represents food and drink producers,...
Valio adds LGG to infant formula
Finnish dairy company Valio has seen the launch of two infant nutrition products this spring, both in Finland and abroad, featuring the probiotic lactic acid bacteria Lactobacillus Gorbach & Goldin (LGG).
Rain dampens Spanish brewers' spirits
Lower tourist numbers and a poor summer meant that Spanish beer volumes were down last year compared to 2001. But price rises linked to the introduction of the euro and increased consumption of speciality imported beers helped push up value sales by 5...