Archives for July 9, 2009

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Private label peak has passed, says analyst

By Jess Halliday

Branded food and beverage manufacturers are fighting back against private label, according to a Bernstein researcher, and after a switch caused by price ‘sticker shock’ many consumers go back to their favourite brands.

ECJ reduces ADM citric acid cartel fine

By staff reporter

Archer Daniels Midland has had is fine for taking part in a 1990s citric acid cartel reduced from €39.69m to €29.4m by the European Court of Justice, as it was not a leader in the cartel.