Amalgamated Sugar suffers from market uncertainties
Uncertainties in the sugar market have prompted Amalgamated Sugar Company to lay off employees at its processing plant in Nyssa, Oregon.
Archives for January 21, 2005
Cake market slow-down to threaten Inter Link success?
Canny acquisitions have led Britain's cake sector whiz kid, Inter Link Foods, to report another strong profit rise, but the company should tread carefully amid rising debts and a sluggish home market that prizes quality over quantity, argues Chris Mercer.
RFID outlook is positive but 'it will take time'
With recent reports backing up growing evidence that companies' IT spend budgets are continuing to expand in an effort to incorporate RFID tagging, the latest word from global retailers is that implementation will take longer than first expected.
Kerry expands in China
Irish food group Kerry joins the growing competition in the dynamic Chinese food market, this week announcing a €20 million investment programme to expand its presence there.
UK manufacturing struggles despite strong economy
A report by the British Chamber of Commerce highlights the fact that despite the UK manufacturing sector had its strongest quarterly exports results for eight years at the end of 2004, businesses are still not making the most of the current...