Archives for February 21, 2005

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Splenda maker invests heavily in NPD

Race for the next high margin ingredient continues as the UK maker of Splenda sweetener signs off $46 million over the next five years to invest in "next-generation food and industrial ingredients".

Troubled waters for Danone

Danone's troubled expansion into the bottled water business continues to hit the headlines, with news late last week that the French dairy group was close to selling its stake in its North American joint venture with Coca-Cola. With profits also...