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PepsiCo defensive over proposed bottler takeover

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PepsiCo has continued in its bid to acquire its two US anchor bottlers Pepsi Bottling Group and PepsiAmericas, and remains convinced that there are annual synergies of at least $200 million. After rejections...

EU support ‘place of farming’ labels

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The European Commission is considering expanding the use of food labels in the EU to show where the product was farmed. The step follows a Europe-wide consultation on the issue of food quality, and also...

Tetra Pak forecasts compound annual growth in global milk consumption

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Swedish-founded food processing and packaging company Tetra Pak forecasts the global consumption of milk and other liquid dairy products to increase by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.2% over...

High demand for temporary workers in UK food and drink industry

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Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is highlighting the value of temporary workers in the UK food and drink manufacturing industry, which coincides with National Temporary Workers Week 2009. Angela Coleshill,...

France first in Europe to anticipate Stevia approval

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Food manufacturers in France are hoping to be the first in Europe to use the high-intensity stevia extract Rebaudioside-A (also known as Reb A and Rebiana), before the rest of continent receives full approval,...

Dutch-Australian joint venture responds to growing prebiotic market

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Dutch company FrieslandCampina Domo and Australia’s Warrnambool Cheese & Butter Factory has announced the opening of a new plant in Australia. The opening of the joint venture, Great Ocean Ingredients,...

How do consumers rationalise unhealthy food purchases?

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Consumers eat a double hamburger for lunch then carefully munch on a few lettuce leaves for dinner. Some go for a run and light up a cigarette as they recover. Others choose a low-fat meal and wash...

Jordan suspends import of Red Bull Cola

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Jordan is the second country after Germany to ban Red Bull Cola. The Food and Drug Administration in Jordan (JFDA) has suspended the import of Red Bull Cola and ordered the withdrawal of all products from...

Kids’ alter demands from fast-food menus

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It appears that today’s children are less likely to be won over by a toy nestled between their chicken nuggets and chips, or with the kids’ menu, according to new research from The NPD Group...

EU looks to reconnect farmers with consumers

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The European Union is looking into possible ways to improve communication about the qualities of agricultural products and reconnect farmers with consumers. The region is also trying to enhance food quality...