Today on FoodAndDrinkEurope.com   Scottish & Newcastle seeks white knight in takeover battle Euro Parliament pledges investigation of retail prices Industry launches plan to reduce environmental impact Rising costs hit Kellogg's profits Barry Callebaut launches probiotic chocolate

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	Access Full Stories Scottish & Newcastle seeks white knight in takeover battle Scottish & Newcastle (S&N) is considering teaming up with another brewer to buy Carlsberg's stake in Baltic Beverages Holding, the Financial Times reported today... Read Euro Parliament pledges investigation of retail prices The European Parliament yesterday voted to investigate retailers' responses to the hike in food prices, but maintained that the increased demand for biofuels is not the main reason for the current situation... Read Industry launches plan to reduce environmental impact The EU's food and drink industry yesterday launched an action plan to help the bloc's 280,000 manufacturers reduce their manufacturing impact on the environment... Read Rising costs hit Kellogg's profits Kellogg today said that high commodity costs led to a one per cent decrease in operating profit during the third quarter, despite a six per cent increase in sales... Read Barry Callebaut launches probiotic chocolate Barry Callebaut will this week launch a new probiotic confectionery bar, claiming that chocolate is a better carrier of intestinal 'good' bacteria than more traditional dairy products... Read
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	Related Industry News Europen hits back at recycling claims Under-packaging is "ten times worse" than over-packaging a product claims the EU's industry association, in response to claims made earlier this week that manufacturers need to use more recyclable materials... Read Omega-3 to cut colon cancer: meta-analysis A pooled analysis of the small but ever-growing body of science of omega-3 and colorectal cancer indicates more fish oil does protect against the cancer... Read Organic not organic if it's air-freighted, says Soil Association Organic produce that is flown into the UK may not be certified as organic until it meets standards on ethical and fair trade, the Soil Association proposed today, a decision that has stirred up fears for the livelihoods... Read Glanbia chases organic cheese cost potential Dairy and ingredients firm Glanbia is stepping up production of organic cheeses to offset declining profitability for its conventional products... Read Weekly Comment The weather excuse With all the threats facing food and beverage production -- from contamination in the food chain, to rising input prices --  there appears to be one menace that towers above the rest, namely 'The Weather'. Read Previous Headlines Briefs: Coca-Cola, Anheuser Busch and Asashi Rounding up the beverage business this week: Coca-Cola Enterprises and Anheuser Busch continue to increase profits despite cost difficulties, while Japanese brewer Asashi takes steps to protect itself from... Read Wrigley's sales up 13 per cent US-based confectioner Wrigley yesterday posted a 13 per cent  increase in sales for the third quarter on the back of strong sales outside the US, increased marketing spend and positive exchange rates... Read Bosch acquires Kimaco to milk cheese demand Bosch has acquired Switzerland-based Kimaco in a bid to expand its presence in packaging and production technology for processed cheese... Read S&N strikes back in Carlsberg joint venture battle Update:  Since publication, Carlsberg and Heineken have tendered an offer of 720 pence per share for Scottish & Newcastle.  In a statement, S&N said it rejected the offer, which would have amounted... Read Briefs: Interstate Bakeries, GM bread, Duchy US Interstate Bakeries Corporation files for bankruptcy, GMO bread is removed from shelves and Prince Charles's Duchy biscuits may expand to the US... Read Product Information - brochures, Web centers Agribusiness Seminar at Harvard Business School - January 13 to 16, 2008 - Seminar Info Agribusiness Seminar at Harvard Business School - January 13 to 16, 2008 - Seminar Info Agribusiness Seminar at Harvard Business School - January 13 to 16, 2008 - Seminar Info Product Innovation Alerts - Free of Charge Indicate your research interests and receive alerts on relevant products and market innovations Company news

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