CSM sheds natural alcohol supplier to focus on bakery ingredients
CSM, the Dutch food ingredients company continues to shed non-core activities, signing off its stake in natural alcohol supplier Koninklijke Nedalco in a €24 million deal.
Archives for December 3, 2004
Spooner Vicars secures Italy oven order
A premium biscuit manufacturer in Italy has ordered a new customised oven system from baking equipment specialists Spooner Vicars to help it progress in an increasingly competitive market, writes Chris Mercer.
Carlsberg's new bottle not worth paying for
Carlsberg Denmark yesterday announced that it would reduce the price of Carlsberg Pilsner in its new lightweight modern bottles.
MGPI targets energy costs
US-based processor MGP Ingredients has initiated two energy-efficiency projects as part of its overall programme to achieve significant cost savings across its operations.
Unilever to sell bakery business
Food and ingredients giant Unilever has signed a deal to sell its frozen pizza and baguette business to German firm Dr. Oetker as part of a five-year strategy to lift profits by focusing on big brands, reports Chris Mercer.
People on the move
This week's round-up of people on the move includes Kraft's new board member, Alcoa's new vice president and a rumour that Unilever is considering changing its top management.
Coca-Cola invests in fluid processing technology
Pursuit Dynamics has signed an agreement with the UK subsidiary of Coca-Cola Enterprises to supply innovative fluid processing technology for the production of soft drinks.
CIS to overtake China as Russian ingredient supplier
China has been the dominant supplier of many herbs, spices and ingredients to the Russian market for the last 10 years, but a reduction in Chinese crop areas to make way for more profitable products has given local growers from the CIS a chance to up...
Sugar reform splits EU opinion
Plans for EU sugar reform are unfair and would only benefit the biggest producers, say 10 member states as new discussions split opinions across Europe,reports Chris Mercer.
Polish packaging sector promises innovation and opportunity
A new report shows that with Polish consumption trends beginning to fall into line with the rest of Europe's, the packaging sector represents a key opportunity for innovation and investment, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Degussa drives bakery cream into new geographical market
Looking to new market gains in the UK, US and Australia German ingredients group Degussa has revamped its line of bakery cream systems to target food makers with a competitive package, writes Lindsey Partos.