Archives for September 2, 2008

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ABF may be interested in Ebro sugar buy

By Jess Halliday and Shane Starling

Associated British Foods is not discounting rumours that it is interested in acquiring Ebro Puleva’s sugar division, saying it is a logical market conclusion that it would be in the frame.

EU regulations attract global attention

By Shane Starling

Imperfect as they may be, the European Union’s regulatory efforts in the food area have attracted the attention of regulators around the world, some of whom view what is being done in the bloc as a legislative template.

Create Flavours favours nut-free nut flavours

By Shane Starling

Budding UK-based flavour house, Create Flavours, has debuted a range of natural, nut-free flavours that include the notoriously difficult peanut and hazelnut.

Honey supply strain requires urgent attention - industry

By Neil Merrett

Urgent action is required by the UK government to help prevent drastic declines in bee numbers, amidst global concerns over a possible honey supply shortage for consumers and industry, says a leading supplier of the product.