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Cadbury to protect Ghanaian chocolate production

Mainland Europe oblivious to UK cheddar boom

Diageo expands with premium US wine buy

UK food and drink makers to cut water use

EU spirit makers question Thai import charges

 
   
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Roundtable targets EU allergen policy revamp

Cranberry extracts show promise against gullet cancer

Dunkin' Donuts moves into mainland China

News briefs: NewTree, Fairtrade and KitKat

 
 

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Cadbury to protect Ghanaian chocolate production
Cadbury today launched a fund to aid its cocoa suppliers in Ghana, after research suggested that average production in the region is now 40 per cent lower than the potential yield... Read


Mainland Europe oblivious to UK cheddar boom
British cheese tastes have continued to mature during 2007, particularly for their beloved cheddar, but continental Europeans remain generally unaware of the product, an industry expert has said... Read


Diageo expands with premium US wine buy
Diageo is to expand its presence within the high growth US market for premium wines with the acquisition of national producer Rosenblum Cellars for $105m... Read


UK food and drink makers to cut water use
A group of leading UK food and drink manufacturers is pledging to reduce water use under a new programme designed to improve their environmental credentials and cut costs... Read


EU spirit makers question Thai import charges
The European Spirits Organisation (CEPS) yesterday welcomed moves by the EU to open talks with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over its concerns regarding Thailand's custom charges... Read


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Roundtable targets EU allergen policy revamp
A roundtable discussion on allergen legislation to be held next month in Italy could spell the end of "may contain" warnings on food labels, according to one of its organisers... Read


Cranberry extracts show promise against gullet cancer
An increased intake of fruit and vegetables may cut the risk of Barrett's oesophagus, a precursor to oesophageal cancer, suggests a new study form California... Read


Dunkin' Donuts moves into mainland China
Only one year after moving into Taiwan, US bakery firm Dunkin' Donuts plans to open 100 new shops in Shanghai and the surrounding provinces over the next ten years, the company announced last week... Read


News briefs: NewTree, Fairtrade and KitKat
Healthy and ethical chocolate continues to dominate the news, as NewTree creates low-sugar and high fibre chocolate, Nestle launches a lower-calorie version of its KitKat bar, and Divine fairtrade farmers... Read

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Probiotics, friend or foe?

The headlines are sensationalist: twenty-four people have died in a probiotic trial. Therefore, probiotics may be fatal. Throw those yoghurt shots away! Read



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Wal-Mart chief pledges higher prices for sustainable suppliers
The chief executive of the world's biggest retailer yesterday promised to favour suppliers providing high quality and ethically sourced products... Read


UK to spend ₤372m to combat obesity curve
The UK government unveiled the first steps it will take in its national strategy to fight obesity, earmarking ₤372m for the cause. Steps include addressing food issues, as well as increasing education and... Read


Pepsi announces responsible water funding
PepsiCo is teaming up with the Earth Institute and the H2O Africa Foundation in a bid to encourage sustainable use of non-industrial water supplies in developing countries... Read


Exporters and watchdogs question US booze labelling
Proposals for new mandatory labelling requirements on alcoholic beverages in the US have come under criticism this week from foreign manufacturers and watchdogs for offering no benefit to the consumer... Read


Danone quiet on Indian milk buy talks
Danone yesterday remained tight lipped over the possibility of making an imminent acquisition into India's high growth dairy market, as part of the company's longstanding expansion aims for the country... Read

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