News briefs: Coca-Cola, SABMiller and Cadbury Schweppes
This week, Coca-Cola and SABMiller expect further profit ahead after recording sales improvements, while Cadbury Schweppes moves nearer to its beverage-arm demerger.
Archives for April 16, 2008
Natural rice bran extracts could tap healthy cookie market
Antioxidant-rich extracts from rice bran may extend the shelf-life and improve the nutritive profile of cookies, suggests new research from Pakistan.
Callebaut ethical investment ensures cocoa traceability
Barry Callebaut has acquired a 49 per cent stake in Biolands of Tanzania, Africa's largest exporter of certified organic cocoa, after purchasing 100 per cent of its top-end cocoa for the past eight years.
Bill Bryson's deposit plan fails to sway drink makers
Soft drink manufacturers have branded calls for the adoption of a nationwide deposit scheme on bottles and beverage cans by a UK-based environmental charity as unworkable.
EC opens investigation into ABF yeast deal
The European Commission opened an in-depth investigation today into Associated British Foods' plan to buy parts of Dutch yeast producer GB Ingredients.
News briefs: Polyols, Cargill, and Cadbury Schweppes
This week, demand for polyols is reported as experiencing substantial growth on the back of health trend, Cargill provides more convenient cocoa packaging, and Cadbury Schweppes moves nearer to its beverage-arm demerger.
Amcor sells European flexible packaging plants
Australian packaging giant Amcor has announced the sale of two of its European flexible packaging production facilities as part of its restructuring programme.
New BPA evidence piles pressure on FDA to set exposure limits
Pressure is growing on the US Food and Drug Administration to set new restrictions on the use of the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging following a new safety study.