EC loses fight over Tetra Laval deal
The European Union's highest court ruled this week that the EC had been wrong to prohibit a merger between packaging groups Tetra Laval and Sidel four years ago.
Archives for February 17, 2005
DSM: low margin food ingredients climb in tough climate
DSM, the largest food fermentation company in the world (in value terms) sees its combined food units beating industry growth for the year, but bakery still under pressure, reports Lindsey Partos.
Coke to launch cholesterol-lowering juice in Europe
Coca-Cola has received approval from UK food authorities to market Europe's first cholesterol-lowering juice.
Italian drinks group joins the list of Chinese investors
International drinks groups have been lining up to invest in China in recent years, but almost all of their acquisitions have been in the beer sector where there are literally hundreds of potential takeover targets. But China's wine sector has been...