Chr Hansen appoints Danish board chairman
Jens Bigum, former CEO of Europe's largest dairy company Arla, has been appointed chairman of Danish ingedients giant Chr Hansen.
Archives for December 2, 2005
CIAA warns of missed opportunity at WTO Hong Kong meet
The draft WTO Hong Kong ministerial declaration is considerably less ambitious than the stated original objectives of the meeting, according to the European food industry.
Court retail ruling swells French legislative pressure
German discounter Lidl has become the second grocer this month to bear the brunt of French legislation, in a move to protect suppliers from the excessive demands of powerful retailers.
Food regulator calls for further measures to lower PCBs
After an evaluation of a special class of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB),the EU's food safety regulator has issued a call for a continued effort to lower their levels in foods.
Storm damage could lead to banana shortage, says Chiquita
Banana producer Chiquita has said that it expects fruit shortages in the US after large areas of its banana farms were destroyed last month by Tropical Storm Gamma.
Slovakia protests Carrefour and Tesco swap
The Slovak government has asked the European Commission to extend its inquiry into Tesco and Carrefour's proposed supermarket swap, fuelling speculation of a burgeoning reluctance to give global retailers free rein in new markets.
Tate & Lyle targets better industry understanding
Tate & Lyle believes that developing a better understanding of food manufacturing concerns will enable the company to deliver better ingredient solutions.
Takeover rumours boost Danone's shares
Danone is once again at the centre of takeover speculation as traders predict that American rival Kraft may make a bid for the French food company.
German discounter denies Wal-Mart takeover
Discounter Norma has denied claims that they have been in negotiations with Wal-Mart.
Consumer connection vital in restoring faith in food industry
Unless the food industry accepts that emotional connections drive consumer decisions about what is and what is not acceptable, full public confidence will be hard to restore.
Listeria concerns result in ConAgra product recall
ConAgra Foods has recalled nearly 47,000 children's lunch kits that may be contaminated with listeria, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced yesterday.