JBS expansion would damage US meat industry, claims group
27-Mar-2008 - The acquisitions planned by a major US beef packager - JBS Swift - will have far-reaching effects on the nation's meat packaging industry, according to industry members that have voiced opposition to the deals.
British food loses export crutch
26-Mar-2008 - Food From Britain (FFB) is to wind down its operations as of March 2009, following the withdrawal of funding from the Department of Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
Bemis food packaging sales fall on weaker US economy
30-Jan-2008 - US flexible packaging maker Bemis reported a 3 per cent fall in sales for 2007, largely due to weaker consumer demand for packaged food in its core market.
Glanbia offloads meat production for innovation aims
17-Jan-2008 - Glanbia has entered into negotiations over selling its meat processing business as it looks to focus on diversifying its earnings base towards higher-value ingredients and cheese.
Soaring food prices set to persist, says report
29-Nov-2007 - Food price hikes will continue and spread in 2008, remaining a key issue for European retailers as they will find it hard to pass on prices, according to a new report by Standard & Poor's.
Cereal prices set to stay high, says FAO
08-Nov-2007 - Production problems and low world stocks will keep global cereal prices high this year, according to a new report, suggesting that the food industry's struggle to maintain margins will not end any time soon.
The weather excuse
22-Oct-2007 - With all the threats facing food and beverage production -- from contamination in the food chain, to rising input prices -- there appears to be one menace that towers above the rest, namely 'The Weather'.
Bakkavor extends Welcome to UK ingredients firm
08-Oct-2007 - Icelandic food group Bakkavor has acquired UK flavourings firm Welcome Food Ingredients for an unspecified sum - an unusual move for a company that describes itself as a leading fresh prepared foods and produce provider.
Ninetowns expands B2B food operations in China
05-Sep-2007 - The on-line service provider yesterday announced its move into the booming B2B food industry, with its plans to acquire a 22 per cent interest stake in Hangzhou Tophere Info-Tech Inc.
NSF to buy CMi in bid to extend food safety certification
02-Aug-2007 - Certification and testing agency NSF will buy CMi, under an agreement that would create a global food safety assurance company.
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