Kraft and Premier Foods eye United Biscuits
US food giant Kraft is partnering with Britain's Premier Foods to launch a bid for United Biscuits, according to industry insiders.
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Legislators forge compromise on nutritional claims law
The EU's legislators yesterday came up with a compromise deal on nutritional claims, further watering down requirements originally proposed by the European Commission, according to a newspaper report.
Majority of recalls preventable, says UK consultancy
The majority of food recalls around the world are caused by preventable problems, with poor allergen control and failure to follow international standards as the major culprits, according to a UK consultancy.
NZ company turns wine waste into chemical-free antioxidant
The Grape Seed Extract Company is the latest New Zealand company to tap the nutraceutical potential of a waste product of a traditional industry, with an antioxidant extracted from grape seeds left over by wine-makers using a non-chemical method.
Vitafoods 2006: Food industry must take action on salt
The food industry must take responsibility for the continued excessive consumption of salt, according to professor Graham McGregor of St Georges University of London.
EU backs Poland's GM crop ban
Poland's controversial ban on the use of 16 varieties of genetically modified maize has been backed by the European Commission, despite warnings the law broke EU rules.
Sara Lee sees Q3 profits tumble
Yesterday American-owned Sara Lee reported a massive 77 per cent drop in third quarter operating profit from $189m last year to $42m in 2006, impacted by a vast portfolio cull.