EU approves Carrefour acquisition
The European Commission has cleared Carrefour's outright purchase of rival French chain Hyparlo, following an investigation into the supermarket's anti-competitive behaviour.
Archives for May 4, 2006
ADM set to emphasise health credentials at Vitafoods
ADM plans to highlight its organic whole soybean powder NutriSoy and its soy isoflavones brand Novasoy at next week's Vitafoods exhibition in Geneva.
Deadly E. coli strain traced to Gilde slaughterhouse
A slaughterhouse partially owned by meat supplier Gilde was contaminated with a virulent strain of the E. coli bacteria that hospitalized about a dozen children and resulted in one death, Norway's food safety authority said yesterday.
Asda's retail lead in jeopardy
American-owned Asda has again held the number two spot in Britain's top retailer chart by a whisker, but looks certain to pass the mantle to Sainsbury's over the next quarter.
Splenda increases presence in Norwegian beverage market
Norwegian soft drinks manufacturer Lerum is launching a new range of no-added-sugar dilutable fruit drinks sweetened with Splenda sucralose.
Spirits sector ripe for merger activity
In the overcrowded spirits industry, the future success of leading players rests on their ability to free up finances for acquisitions, says new report.
Marsh's future remains uncertain
As the American retail sector struggles to compete with Wal-Mart's discount strategy, Marsh has become the latest in a string of supermarkets to sell out to a private equity firm.
Salt reduction 'not beneficial' during pregnancy
Recent scientific research does not support the common assumption that women should lower their salt intake during pregnancy to reduce the risks for developing pre-eclampsia or oedema, according to a recent forum.
Aspartame safe for consumption, food agency concludes
The EU's food safety agency today said aspartame is safe for consumption, contradicting a scientific study by the Ramazzini Foundation that claimed the artificial sweetener caused cancer.
Virginia Dare to focus on Hispanic fruit flavors
Flavor firm Virginia Dare is to introduce new products that appeal to the Hispanic market in an effort to capitalize on the flavor preferences of the growing Hispanic population in the US.
Glycaemic index review could help food makers
A new review could help food developers and technical managers appreciate how dietary fibre influences the glycaemic index of foods, especially cereal products.