EU curbs Coca-Cola market dominance
Coca-Cola can no longer negotiate exclusive supply deals for its fizzy soft drinks in the EU and must open its coolers to rival brands as the European Commission tries to improve competition, reports Chris Mercer.
Archives for June 22, 2005
Confectioners welcome sugar reform, but sweetener players to feel impact
Sweeping changes to Europe's subsidised sugar regime announced yesterday will see sugar prices cut by 39 per cent paid to companies that include sugar and sweetener suppliers Danisco and Tate and Lyle, but will bring price relief for food and drink...