Archives for September 27, 2006

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European Court upholds fines for citric acid cartel

By  Anthony Fletcher

The European Court of First Instance confirmed this week that Jungbunzlauer (JBL) and Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) engaged in an illegal citric acid price fixing cartel, and has as a result upheld the original fines imposed.

The whole grain potential of barley, rye

By  Lorraine Heller

Barley and rye are underutilized whole grains, and although they are considered to be minor cereal grains they have major health benefits, heard food scientists and manufacturers last week.

Elopak takes takeover bid to SIG's shareholders

By  Ahmed ElAmin

SIG, a Switzerland-based packager, has opened the door to takeover bids from othercompanies after its board rejected a €1.3bn cash offer from the owners of Norway-based Elopak.