Organic milk sales booming in Britain
Britain needs more organic dairy producers to meet rapidly growing demand for organic milk, says a new report, offering new opportunities for the industry.
Archives for February 1, 2006
Kraft cuts 8,000 jobs to offset spiralling costs
US manufacturer Kraft Foods has announced a massive extension to its three-year restructuring plan that will see a further 8,000 jobs and 20 production plants go, as the company absorbs rising energy and ingredient costs.
Kellogg Q4 results strong but European sales slow
The world's leading cereal manufacturer Kellogg has announced a 3.2 per cent rise in quarterly net profit as cost-cutting techniques continue to keep rising fuel and ingredients expenses at bay.
Tetra Pak to use stronger, thinner polymer pack
Tetra Pak has started the worldwide rollout of a stronger but thinner polymer packaging for liquid products, promising companies it will help them cut costs and meet recycling standards.
Corn oil, omega-6 could speed up prostate cancer, study
Omega-6 fatty acids speed up the growth of prostate tumor cells in the laboratory, according to a study published in today's issue of Cancer Research.