South African fortification becomes law
South African millers must fortify flour and maize meal with a blend of vitamins and minerals, including folic acid, following new legislation introduced this week to improve malnutrition in the country.
Archives for October 9, 2003
PLW backs Hess' decision to raise the stakes
The battle for Peter Lehmann Wines now appears to have come down to a straight fight between Allied Domecq of the UK and Swiss group Hess.
Stora Enso Absolut number one
Stora Enso, relying on its CKB (Coated Kraft Back) board, has focused on the key requirements in the spirits packaging sector and become the preferred supplier for the major brands.
Acatris sells brewery division
Acatris, the health ingredients company of the Royal Schouten Group, has sold the assets and the business of its brewery division to English firm Lupofresh.
Alcoa closes the deal
Alcoa has announced that its Alcoa Closure Systems International (CSI) business is set to expand further into the $100 million dairy packaging business.
New innovations: juicier and more exotic?
So what shape and form has innovation in the food and drink industry taken this month? From Müller juice to elderflower Fanta, Mintel provides this month's latest round-up of new product development.
Ginger giant fears profit plunge
Australian confectionery ginger giant warns of profit plunge due to intense pressure from rising dollar, a sharp turnaround from the previous guidance that profits would rise in 2003.