Archives for January 3, 2006

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Manufacturers must work to fight private label threat, warns report

03-Jan-2006

By Anita Awbi

The global private label goods trend will continue to enjoy record expansion and eat into famous brand profits if manufacturers fail to adopt winning strategies to combat competition, say analysts.

Northern Foods appeals Melton Mowbray pork pie decision

03-Jan-2006

By Ahmed ElAmin

Northern Foods has vowed to take its battle over who can make Melton Mowbray pork pies to a higher court, after being stymed by a UK judge who ruled that an application by local producers for protected status can proceed under EU laws.