Wenger resigns from Nestlé
The food industry has lost another member of a rare species - a woman in management - after Nelly Wenger left her job as managing director for Nestlé Switzerland due to ill health.
Archives for December 21, 2006
Rank makes bid for SIG as part of global strategy
A €1.5 billion offer for Switzerland-based SIG Holding marks an attempt by a New Zealandbillionaire to put together a global force in packaging.
UK dairy to host EU CAP debate
Experts on EU agriculture policy will attend a meeting in the UK early next year, organised by the country's dairy industry to kick-start the build up to new reforms.
Trans Fat Focus
New Tate & Lyle ingredient system targets trans free desserts
British ingredients firm Tate & Lyle has introduced a new method to eliminate trans fats in desserts, a move that comes in response to the renewed trans fat momentum in the US.
World coffee production on the rise, but stocks remain low
World coffee production is estimated to increase next year, after improved weather and better yields contributed to a larger coffee crop in a number of producing countries, according to the latest report from the US Department of Agricultures Foreign...
More evidence for tea's anticancer potential
Teas, both green and black, have potent anti-cancer effects against a wide range of tumours, says a new study led by the US Department of Agriculture that adds to an ever growing body of science behind the compounds.
CIAA lobbies for changes to environmental, trade policies
The Confederation of Food and Drink Industries of the EU (CIAA) has outlined its strategy in lobbying EU legislators in the upcoming year on environmental policies and international trade issues.