Müller’s Dairy Crest acquisition facing 'in-depth' UK competition probe
Müller’s proposed £80m acquisition of Dairy Crest’s fresh milk business is facing an “in-depth" Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) probe.
Archives for June 14, 2015
Firm to install UV light finished pack decontamination technology in its packing area
Cargill opens European chiller plant as part of £35m Fresh Chicken Strategy
Cargill has opened a European chiller plant in Hereford, UK, enhancing its quality and food safety and says it is the first processor in the UK to introduce Robotics packing, which can process up to 240 breast fillets per minute.
FrieslandCampina shows 'commitment' to Nigeria with €180m share purchase
FrieslandCampina has paid €180m for an additional 13.03% stake in its Nigerian subsidiary, FrieslandCampina WAMCO.
Judge to FDA: When are you going to make a decision on evaporated cane juice labeling?
A federal judge in California has asked the FDA whether it is planning to clarify its position on evaporated cane juice (ECJ) labeling any time soon as confusion over whether food manufacturers should or shouldn’t use the term continues to abound.
Cheese could be the next health food, industry expert suggests
The tide may be changing for cheese, as science helps re-position the dairy food as a protein-dense, calcium-rich, healthy snack rather than as a high-fat and -sodium food to be enjoyed in moderation, suggests a market trends expert.