Archives for November 18, 2009

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Bill to ban bisphenol A introduced in US

By Rory Harrington

New legislation that would impose a nationwide ban on bisphenol A (BPA) in all food packaging products used by children has been proposed by US Senator Charles Schumer.

Hershey and Ferrero could bid for Cadbury

By Guy Montague-Jones

Hershey and Ferrero are reported to be considering a joint bid for Cadbury that could put the brakes on a hostile takeover by Kraft.

Dispatches from ADICT by SIAL Paris

Food innovation success demands consumer perception of benefits

By Lindsey Partos

Innovation can differentiate, generate new markets and create value in a competitive marketplace but to clinch the sale the consumer must clearly understand the benefits of a new product design