Campbell increases profits despite falling sales
Campbell's net earnings for the first quarter ended 30 October have been helped by strong soup prices and a favorable tax settlement, canceling out a decline in soup sales.
Archives for November 23, 2005
Tesco to take on America?
UK retail giant Tesco is today playing down rumours of a multi-billion pound deal to acquire 49 per cent of leading American grocery chain Meijer, amid growing concern that the company's domestic dominance is damaging British retail.
DSM extends clean label flavour range
DSM Food Specialties' extended range of yeast extract-based reaction flavours is designed to tap demand for healthier ingredients and add value to products.
Citrus production threatened, prices due to rise
The Florida citrus industry is struggling to recover from a string of disease and natural disaster, but with production forecasts down and likely to fall further, and with no carry-over supplies from last season, it looks likely that food...
Sugary drinks increase diabetes risk in fat Latino children, says study
Nearly a quarter of Latino children in the United States are overweight, with those who consume lots of sugar- especially in sugary drinks- running a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.