FrieslandCampina may be operational by end 2008
09-May-2008 - Members of Friesland Foods and Campina have voted in favour of the proposed merger, marking a major step forward in bringing the two dairy cooperatives and companies together.
News briefs: Danone and organic schooling
07-May-2008 - This week, Danone continues to divest operations required to seal its Numico purchase, while an organic dairy cooperative heads for the playground with a new campaign about its operations.
Adjusting to Mars' centre stage ambitions
05-May-2008 - While in the Hollywood stratosphere, it seems that you are not anyone these days unless you're a duo, in the glamorous world of food manufacture, the team-up route to success may not be quite as simple.
US politicians weigh in on biofuels vs. food debate
30-Apr-2008 - The debate over whether biofuels are a major factor in rising food prices lugged on this week, with the Bush administration for the first time acknowledging there may be some truth to this.
News briefs: Kraft Foods and Fonterra
30-Apr-2008 - This week, Kraft posts a slight rise in first quarter sales, while Fonterra gets Vatican approval to expand its presence in South America.
No quick fix to the food price crisis
28-Apr-2008 - The food crisis is neither new nor sudden. The several underlying causes have been independently, steadily gathering speed and have collided in a perfect storm not seen for generations. It is going to take a coordinated, long-term effort to untangle them.
News briefs: Nestle results, Bel Group buy
23-Apr-2008 - This week, Nestle continues to profit from its nutrition focus and the Bel Group looks to expand into Czech cheese production.
Stork, Marel merger gets EU green light
22-Apr-2008 - The European Commission (EC) has given the go ahead to the acquisition of Stork Food Systems (SFS) by Marel after an investigation by the European competition authorities.
News briefs: Danone results and Tai Chi dairy
18-Apr-2008 - This week, Danone says it is on track for full year profitability and organic farmers get the Tai Chi bug.
Irish dairy board seeking higher sales to China
16-Apr-2008 - The Irish Dairy Board is eyeing China's foodservice market as an opportunity to add volumes to its growing retail business.
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