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	Sponsored Link 2008 ALL CANDY EXPO® May 20-22, 2008 Chicago, IL USA It's all about sweets and snacks! Gain access to every major trade channel at the largest confectionery, chocolate, biscuit & snack expo in the Americas... Click Here Access Full Stories Revised Carlsberg offer may sway S&N shareholders - survey Up to 20 per cent of Scottish & Newcastle's (S&N) shareholders may be ready to support Carlberg and Heinekin's bid to buy the UK-based brewer, according to an independent survey... Read News briefs: Hershey, factory fire and brain power Hershey may be forced to withdraw mint pouches; A chocolate factory fire kills a worker in Denmark; and yet another book promotes the health benefits of dark chocolate... Read Nestle, Vivartia fined in Greek milk price probe European dairy giants Nestle and Vivartia are among a number of companies facing fines imposed by the Greek competition authority for allegedly fixing dairy prices in the country, press reports have said... Read Coca-Cola makes Aussie beer buy for profit push Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA), a major soft drinks producer in Australia and Asia, has acquired the country's Bluetongue brewery brand to extend its premium beer focus in a bid to further diversify its revenue stream... Read Confectioners look to exotic, functional flavours Manufacturers will increasingly turn to unusual confectionery flavours such as pomegranate, eucalyptus and goji in order to make their products stand out from the competition on supermarket shelves, according to... Read
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	Related Industry News Fonterra chairman defends split proposals The chairman of New Zealand dairy cooperative Fonterra says its farmer shareholders are not in danger of losing their controlling stake of the company should a proposed restructuring and public offering go ahead... Read B vitamins vital before conception: study Mothers with low B vitamin levels before conceiving tend to have fatter male offspring at greater risk of high blood pressure, suggests new research with sheep... Read Carotenoid-rich tomatoes linked to cholesterol cuts Including tomato products such a sauce and juice into the everyday diet may cut LDL cholesterol levels by 13 per cent, says a new study from Finland... Read Secure cake packaging launched A new packaging box for muffins and cupcakes features a unique insert tray to hold the cakes in a secure position, and help reduce the risk of damage during transportation, the manufacturer claims... Read Weekly comment Industry's role against HIV/AIDS Following World AIDS Day, the food industry should reflect on its own potential to advance the fight against a disease that continues to sweep a devastating toll. Read Previous Headlines Briefs: Anheuser-Busch, Nestle and cannabis booze In the latest news roundup, Anheuser-Busch will continue to step up pricing in the US, Coca-Cola is considering Indian expansion, Nestle take a controlling stake in bottled water group Henniez, and the number could... Read Education and enlargement behind EU spirits concerns Effectively educating consumers about alcohol misuse in an enlarged EU is one of the main issues facing spirits companies in the year ahead, according to an industry report... Read News briefs: Kraft, Heinz and Lotte Heinz posts a nearly 10 per cent increase in operating profits; Kraft finalises the acquisition of Danone's biscuit division; and Korean company Lotte moves into the Japanese cake market... Read Industry's role against HIV/AIDS Following World AIDS Day, the food industry should reflect on its own potential to advance the fight against a disease that continues to sweep a devastating toll... Read Snack bars outsell confectionery, report Thanks to the health and organic trends, sales of cereal bars in the EU will experience average compound annual growth of 7.2 per cent up to 2010, far outstripping sales of candies and chocolate, a new report claims... Read Product Information - brochures, Web centers Superfoods, Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals - where next? European Summit, Birmingham UK - 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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