Archives for January 15, 2010

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Price fixing in Dutch flour sector probed

By Jane Byrne

A suspected cartel in the flour industry in the Netherlands is the subject of an investigation by the Dutch competition authority (NMa), with the spotlight being placed on the practice of both domestic and foreign players in the sector.

Sugar sweetens new year sales for ABF

By Jess Halliday

Associated British Foods has started its new financial year with a surprisingly good performance from its sugar business, causing analysts to raise their eyebrows and their H1 expectations.

New evidence of need for clearer COOL info

By Jess Halliday

Consumers are confused about what country of origin labelling actually means, finds a new research synthesis that reinforces the case for greater clarity.