Archives for February 1, 2006

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Middle East recovery could take years, warns Arla

By  Chris Mercer

Arla Foods said its future on the key Middle East dairy market was in jeopardy, after the group stopped production for the area amid a widescale boycott on Danish products by Muslim consumers.

Kellogg Q4 results strong but European sales slow

By  Anita Awbi

The world's leading cereal manufacturer Kellogg has announced a 3.2 per cent rise in quarterly net profit as cost-cutting techniques continue to keep rising fuel and ingredients expenses at bay.

Imperial to increase sugar prices

By  Lorraine Heller

Imperial sugar yesterday reported a strong sales increase in its first quarter, boosted by increased consumer and foodservice prices on the back of a tight domestic sugar market. And with the supply situation still uncertain, the refined sugar giant...

FSA upbraided for misleading salt claims

By  Anthony Fletcher

The UKs advertising watchdog has ruled that the FSA was untruthful to claim that a family reduced their blood pressure after eating less salt.

New RFID classes combat knowledge drought

By  Anita Awbi

IT training body CompTIA has launched a new entry-level qualification for staff working with radio frequency classification (RFID), as looming shortfalls in trained staff look likely to hold back food industry RFID application.