Kingdom Bakers: 135 jobs under threat
A total of 135 jobs at Scottish bakery Kingdom Bakers hang in the balance after the firm’s receivers announced that it has received six enquiries from potential buyers.
Archives for February 6, 2012
Ralcorp completes Post cereals spin-off
Ralcorp Holdings has completed the separation of its Post Holdings cereals business, through a tax-free spin-off to Ralcorp shareholders, the company has said.
East African lawmakers consider ban on plastic packaging
An East African regional government organisation has passed a Bill that would make the manufacture, sale, importation and use of polythene materials, including food packaging, illegal.
Frito-Lay accused of deception in second lawsuit on all-natural claims
PepsiCo’s snacks business Frito-Lay has again been accused of deceiving consumers in a second lawsuit by making all-natural claims on its products which also contain genetically modified corn and vegetable oils.
Demand and earnings hold steady for International Paper
International Paper (IP) has posted strong full year results - despite a weaker fourth quarter – as demand across its packaging operations held up in 2011.