Fonterra offers asset investment system (e-Capex) to other manufacturers
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Arla-Milk Link merger could signal Dairy Crest demise – M&A expert
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Arla Food’s proposed merger with UK-based dairy cooperative Milk Link could signal the demise of Dairy Crest, a food sector mergers and acquisitions expert has claimed. Related news |
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- Nestle enter agreement to build Inner Mongolia-based dairy farm
- Creamery taste success with strawberry and balsamic cheesecake ice cream
- Italian cheese worth €250m destroyed in earthquake
- Poster sessions will help Vitafoods showcase cutting edge science
- ‘Drink milk if you know what’s good for you!’ Vinnie Jones unveiled as new face of UK milk campaign
FSAI urges broadcasting authority to reassess cheese advertising ban
The Food Safety Authority Ireland (FSAI) has expressed it disappointment in a decision by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland’s (BAI) not to reassess cheese’s status as ‘unsuitable’ for advertising during children’s TV.
‘Milk crisis’ fuels dairy industry EC antitrust investigations
The dairy sector looks set to remain a “high priority” for competition authorities across Europe as the industry continues to grapple with the current ‘milk crisis’.
SIG Combibloc develops service to boost sustainability
SIG Combibloc has launched a 3-step service aimed at improving the sustainable practices of food manufacturers.
Europen unveils new European packaging legislation guide
Industry body Europen has released a new guide to European packaging legislation.
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Premier Foods’ dilemma: Disposals needed but will bread go? from BakeryAndSnacks.com
UK food group Premier Foods will need to rid businesses in order to stabilise following its ‘truly awful’ full year results, analysts say, but predictions of sell-offs remain mixed.
Mexican authenticity is crucial to appeal to modern US consumers, says Bell Flavors from FoodNavigator-USA.com
At-home preparation of Mexican food is on the up in the United States, mirroring restaurant trends, where Mexican food is growing faster than any other segment, according to Bell Flavors and Fragrances.
Britvic reveals Texas Fruit Shoot boost but says acquisitions ‘unlikely’ from BeverageDaily.com
UK-based drinks producer Britvic has revealed a new distribution agreement with PepsiCo bottler to distribute kids still drinks brands Fruit Shoot J20 in Texas, but says acquisitions are unlikely this year due to macroeconomic uncertainty.
Packaging coating stops food sticking to bottle, claim researchers from FoodProductionDaily.com
A bottle coating that enables thick foods, such as ketchup, to slide out easily could be on the market within two years after one of its developers told FoodProductionDaily.com that they were in talks with major food brands.
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