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	Conference Info International New Products Forum 2008 The International New Products Forum (INPF) from LFI in Dublin, Ireland, on 6 March 2008 - Get a unique insight into some of the world's newest and more innovative food and drink products and trends... Click Here Access Full Stories Eastern promise for European water sales Bottled water consumption continues to rise drastically in Eastern Europe, increasing by 15 per cent during 2006, new research has found... Read Pernod shortlists Absolut or Stolichnaya for acquisition Pernod Ricard has says it will purchase either Absolut or Stolichnaya in its attempts to add an premium vodka label to its portfolio, though it has not yet finalised any acquisition plan... Read Wimm-Bill-Dann profits despite dairy cost crunch Russian group Wimm-Bill-Dann posted a 40.4 per cent increase in sales to $1.75bn (€1.2bn) during the nine months of its current financial year, on the back of a strong performance from both its dairy and... Read Zetar acquires Lir luxury chocolates UK confectionery firm Zetar today said it is expanding its range of luxury and premium products thanks to the acquisition of Lir Chocolates in Ireland... Read Greencore acquires UK cake firm Irish-based Greencore has moved to strengthen its position in the convenience food sector by purchasing a UK cake manufacturer, after exiting the sugar business because of EU reforms... Read
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	Related Industry News Palm oil price fears rise with flood waters Severe flooding in Malaysia looks likely to affect palm oil supplies for November and December, sparking a shortage that would drive up prices... Read EBRD makes Ukrainian dairy investment The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is looking to tap growing potential in the Ukrainian dairy sector with a planned acquisition of a 17.5 per cent stake in one of the country's largest... Read Chr Hansen strengthens probiotics with Medipharm buy Chr Hansen has signed a conditional agreement to buy Swedish Arla Foods' subsidiary Medipharm, a deal which will strengthen the Danish firm's probiotic activities... Read European parliament passes spirits regulations European Commission amendments designed to shake up and protect spirit production within the bloc were yesterday adopted by the European parliament, outlining new requirements for manufacturers in the bloc... Read Weekly comment Time for antioxidants v2.0 'Antioxidants' crop up every where, from beverage cans to cereal packets. But industry must wake up to over use of the antioxidant tag before the term loses meaning for consumers. Read Previous Headlines Time for antioxidants v2.0 'Antioxidants' crop up every where, from beverage cans to cereal packets. But industry must wake up to over use of the antioxidant tag before the term loses meaning for consumers... Read Briefs: Coca-Cola, Absolut and Pepsi In this week's briefs, Coca-Cola Enterprises lifts sale expectations for the year ahead, the Absolut vodka brand will go the highest bidder at an upcoming auction, and Pepsi consolidates its bottling presence in... Read Kerry ingredient tackles ice-cream cost, output issues Kerry Bio-Science is launching a new functional system called Sherex Enlite to improve creaminess, stability and shelf life of ice-cream - and which has proved particularly effective in low-fat ice creams... Read Nestle partners luxury chocolatier Pierre Marcolini Swiss-based food giant Nestle today announced going into partnership with Belgian company Pierre Marcolini, as the company aims to move further into the premium and luxury chocolate market... Read Renamed Cadbury beverage arm faces brighter future Cadbury Schweppes says that its American Beverages division is defying the increasingly challenging conditions in the global carbonated soft drinks market by performing above the company's expectations for the... 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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