Private equity rumours stalk Cadbury drinks
A swarm of private equity firms is set to form consortiums to bid for the US beverages arm of Cadbury Schweppes, according to a report.
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Tetra Pak to produce caps in Russia
Sweden-based Tetra Pak will produce caps in Russia in a bid to move its supply chain closer to customers.
Cocoa extract more effective than fluoride, research
A bar of chocolate a day might keep the dentist away, according to new research into the cavity-fighting properties of cocoa.
France: CRAV wine militants issue ultimatum
French wine militants have warned the country's new president, Nicolas Sarkozy, there will be more violence if he does not offer more support to the sector.
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Masterfoods and the vegetarianisation of food
Masterfoods' U-turn over its plan to reformulate its famous confectionery brands using animal-derived whey sets a precedent that will prevent any other food manufacturer from flying in the face of the global trend towards the vegetarianisation of our...
Barry Callebaut unlocks the secrets to cocoa flavour
Leading cocoa producer Barry Callebaut has discovered the specific bacteria responsible for flavour creation during extensive research into cocoa bean fermentation - enabling the company to produce better quality chocolate in the future.