Archives for January 13, 2003

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Speculate to accumulate pays off for UB

Increased marketing expenditure to back the relaunch of the flagship McVities brand helped United Biscuits increase its sales in 2002. But it is the possible future of the company - and the likelihood of a bid from minority shareholder Kraft - which...

Canadian body to fund food security project

The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is providing C$5 million (€3m) in assistance to help implement a food security project in India, designed to prevent the spoilage and wastage of stored food crops.

Snacks set to benefit from home eating trend

Consumers in the future will eat fewer meals at home as eating out becomes increasingly convenient, but snacking in front of the TV will continue to play an important role as consumers wind down after increasingly hectic working days, claim market...