Nestle's Gerber acquisition cleared by EU
The European Commission has cleared Nestle's proposed acquisition of Novartis's Gerber business, saying it would not lead to an uncompetitive concentration in baby foods and cereals.
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US drives global kosher ingredient need
The growing kosher market is prompting manufacturers in countries without much local demand to gain certification so they can export to the high-potential US, and some are exporing continuous kosher production to keep down costs.
Reports criticise Italy, Greece for poor food safety regs
Italy is in the bad books, while Slovenia is the teacher's pet, according to European Commission's latest reports on the state of EU member states food safety regulations.
DSM delights bakers and cheese makers at IFT
DSM Food Specialities is using IFT Food Expo 2007 in Chicago to introduce its taste enhancement ingredients to the US.
Rexam to hike beverage can prices - again
Rexam expects to further raise the price of its beverage cans in the coming year, the packaging giant said yesterday in its second quarter financial report.