Danone eyes Numico for healthier future
Danone yesterday tendered a €12.3bn offer for nutrition group Numico in a bid to dominate the growing market for high margin, added-value products.
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CHS expands European grains presence
US grains company CHS has taken a step towards expanding its presence in Europe, announcing this week the opening of a new grain marketing office in Geneva.
New Zealand invests to facilitate food exports
New Zealand today launched a major initiative to boost its food and beverage exports, including NZ$19m earmarked for new market development and a roadmap for innovations.
Marketing to kids in spotlight, obesity report postponed
A task force designed to examine the link between food advertising and childhood obesity has delayed the release of its formal report to take into account the new marketing measures expected to be imminently announced by major food firms.
EFSA condemns Red 2G colour as carcinogen
EFSA has issued a damning opinion on the safety of food colour Red 2G (E128), the first under its reassessment programme and a strong indication of a sea-change in the use of additives in processed foods.