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EU export subsidies revoked as dairy prices rocket

By  Neil Merrett

The EU's dairy management committee last week revoked subsidies on all exported dairy products for the first time in 40 years, as increased demand amongst processors and consumers continues to drive up prices.

Tate & Lyle completes Hahn acquisition

By  Philippa Jones

Tate & Lyle has completed its majority stake acquisition of the German family-run specialty ingredients firm GC Hahn - a further step in its plans to focus on value-added ingredients over commodities.

Class action seeks compensation for Canada beef

By  staff reporter

The Canadian beef industry took a step closer to easing the pain of the country's BSE crisis after Quebec Superior Court Justice Richard Wagner granted authorization for a billion dollar class action suit against the Federal Government to proceed to...