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Finsbury Food revenue soars by giving customers what they want

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Arla's emissions pledge reflects dairy eco concerns

French supermarket withdraws confectionery from checkouts

Acquisitions sweeten Glisten profit

 
   
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Oil prices fuels coffee sustainability concerns

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Finsbury Food revenue soars by giving customers what they want
In these uncertain times for the bakery business the Finsbury Food Group's profits have soared by giving people what they want, says Chief Executive Dave Brooks... Read


European health group calls for 'rational' alcohol taxing
All EU governments should consider following the UK in increasing tax on alcoholic beverages, though on the basis of charging alcohol content rather than product definition, according to a senior member of a European... Read


Arla's emissions pledge reflects dairy eco concerns
Arla Foods say it will aim to cut 25 per cent of its current green house gas (GHG) emissions from its entire production and distribution cycle by 2020, in line with revised global targets on industrial carbon dioxide... Read


French supermarket withdraws confectionery from checkouts
French supermarket Leclerc has announced that it plans to withdraw thirteen makes of confectionery from counters near the checkouts, in a move aimed at tackling the growing problem of child obesity... Read


Acquisitions sweeten Glisten profit
Confectionery and snack manufacturer Glisten yesterday posted record profit for the first half of the year, attributed by the company to successful acquisitions in the UK market. ... Read


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Oil prices fuels coffee sustainability concerns
High oil prices are set to exacerbate coffee supply concerns by deterring growers from using fertilizers in cultivating the crop, according to new figures from the International Coffee Organisation (ICO)... Read


Budget supports SMEs but falls short on curbing prices
The UK Food and Drink Federation (FDF) welcomes the Chancellor's vow to limit regulatory burdens and assist SMEs, but regrets its shortcomings concerning green issues and food prices... Read


Benecol reclaims UK cholesterol-lowering crown
Benecol, which pioneered cholesterol-lowering foods in Europe in 1995, has moved ahead of Unilever's Flora Pro.activ in the UK market after years in its wake... Read


Wrigley gives gum a makeover
Wrigley will rework the packaging and flavour portfolio of its US gum products in an attempt to boost sagging sales in the area, the company announced yesterday... Read

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Warning signs: reconsidering shock tactics

Just a week after the UK's Food Standards Agency rejected using cigarette-style health warnings on cheese and butters, should we be so quick to dismiss shock tactics to promote health? Read



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Nestle Waters braces for environmental battle
Nestle Waters has this week announced a ₤3m (€3.9m) investment for marketing for its local UK-based bottled brands during 2008, as it moves to win hearts and minds against increasing environmental criticism... Read


Greggs year of change withstands price hikes
UK bakery chain Greggs climbed back after a disappointing performance in 2006 with its three-year plan helping it offset the impact of rising raw material and energy costs... Read


Carlsberg not expecting delay in Heineken competition review
Carlsberg says it does not expect any delays in obtaining full regulatory support for its planned joint purchase of brewer Scottish & Newcastle (S&N), despite an on-going review of its purchase partner... Read


Heineken and Diageo extend Africa team-up plans
Diageo and Heineken are to expand their cooperation within the South African market to tap into growing demand for premium beers, ciders and ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages... Read


Cadbury sets date for drinks demerger
Cadbury today set a timetable for the planned demerger of its beverage arm, with the process expected to be completed by 7 May this year... Read

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