Archives for August 18, 2008

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News briefs: Anheuser Busch, InBev, Dr Pepper Snapple

By staff reporter

Anheuser boss August Busch is set to receive a windfall when his company is sold to InBev; but InBev has expressed dissatisfaction at its Q2 financial results. Likewise, Dr Pepper Snapple is proud of its progress, despite headwinds affecting the industry.

Frutarom on the look-out for acquisitions by end 2008

By Jess Halliday

Frutarom is ready to start casting about for new acquisitions in the second half of 2008, after another strong quarter in which it reaped the benefits of the seven businesses it acquired in 2007.