Snack ads in the firing line
Research examining the way snack foods are promoted to children has been published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Archives for September 29, 2003
EC clears Pechiney takeover
The European Commission has given clearance under merger regulations to the proposed acquisition of French aluminium producer Pechiney by Alcan of Canada.
Hold the mayo!
RPC's developing business in Poland has received a boost with the selection of the Eclipse 2 multi-layer polypropylene bottle for leading manufacturer WSP Spolem's new mayonnaise Majonez Kielecki.
Regime change
CAOBISCO has welcomed the European Commission's recent communication on reform of the EU sugar regime, as reported in Confectionery News.
Gain for UK grain
The UK's Cereals Industry Forum is to receive a £1.4 million government grant over the next three years in an effort to improve efficiency and competitiveness in the grain chain.
Keeping an eye on grain
Global technology group Buhler is increasing the scope for its Z-series colour sorting system. Primarily designed to detect discoloured rice, it is now being used for a variety of other food grains.