People on the move
Our periodic round-up of personnel moves within the food production and packaging industry includes the high-profile appointment of a new chairman at Unilever and the creation of a new division at Supreme Plastics.
Archives for September 20, 2004
Majority Aarhus slice up for sale?
The majority shareholder in Danish vegetable oil firm Aarhus United could soon place its considerable stake on the market, citing a potential difference in long-term investment interests.
Spreads marketed as healthy snack options
Savoury spreads are growing in variety as snack alternatives become increasingly popular in Central and Eastern Europe. And looking at the region's latest launches for this category it is clear that manufacturers are targeting products for nutritional...
Food makers respond to minister over salt levels
Pushed by a UK minister, food makers handed in plans at the weekend to slash the salt content in processed foods but the industry has criticised the government move, suspecting political spin,reports Lindsey Partos.
Challenges of sourcing in China - report
A new report suggests that while the benefits of sourcing in China outweigh the additional logistics costs, western companies must still be prepared to deal with significant procurement and sourcing issues if they are to prosper.
Have functional soft drinks replaced milk?
The drinks industry believes fortified beverages are the answer to claims that Americans are increasingly drinking sweetened soft drinks at the expense of more nutritious alternatives.