Archives for October 18, 2005

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France fails to halt EU subsidy cuts for WTO

By  Chris Mercer

EU moves to cut agricultural subsidies survived a French-led revolt in an emergency Council of Ministers meeting Tuesday, but calls for closer scrutiny of Commission negotiations could still dash a deal at the WTO.

CP Kelco raises pectin and xanthan gum prices

By  Lindsey Partos

Leading pectin and xanthan gum supplier CP Kelco becomes the latest hydrocolloid firm to pass costs onto the market, announcing price rises across its biogum, carrageenan and cellulose gum range.

French fight for stake in UK wine market

By  Leah Vyse

A 40 per cent increase in marketing funds should help French wine makers tackle falling sales in the UK and combat the very real threat from New World wines.