Speaking at the English Farming and Food Partnership’s (EFFP) sixth annual conference, Siôn Roberts EFFP’s Chief Executive warned that, despite signs that the economy will improve next year,...

Kraft Foods beat analysts profit expectations in the third quarter as volumes and profit margins improved on the second quarter. Despite the growth in profit, the company reported a 5.7 per cent decline...

The latest globalDairyTrade event, Fonterra’s internet-based sales platform, has again provided optimism for the dairy sector, with the average price for Whole Milk Powder surging 13.7%. The trading...

In a move designed to tap into interest in world cuisine, UK retailer Asda has launch the biggest ever world food range.The ‘World Food Store’ includes Mediterranean, Irish, Asian, Afro Caribbean...

Global food giant Nestle has admitted that it should have reacted faster to competitors’ price cuts to avoid slowing sales. Speaking during an interview with the Wall Street Journal, chief executive...

Kraft Foods is reportedly preparing to formalise its original takeover proposal for UK confectioner Cadbury within a week, without increasing its offer price. In early September, Cadbury rejected an initial...

As the deadline for a takeover offer edges ever closer, expectations of a hostile bid for Cadbury from US manufacturer Kraft are growing stronger. UK authorities last month announced a November 9 deadline...

All eight US food manufacturers participating in the Smart Choices Program labelling scheme have agreed to drop the logo from their products amid claims the label could mislead consumers. The eight companies...

Kraft Foods has said that its premium Cote d’Or chocolate brand will convert to the use of sustainable cocoa beans. Beginning in France and Belgium, Cote d’Or dark chocolate will contain cocoa...

Consumer products giant, the Procter & Gamble Company, last night announced organic sales growth of two per cent “on better than expected results across most business segments”. The maker...