Cadbury to split drinks and confectionery businesses
Cadbury Schweppes has said it will separate its confectionery and US soft drinks businesses, sending ripples of speculation across the financial sector about the firm's motives.
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EFSA to review Monsanto maize concerns
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has revealed that it will review the new data presented by French scientists that revealed toxicity concerns in rats fed the MON863 variety of GM maize from Monsanto.
Coca-Cola pinched by high HFCS prices
Drinks giant Coca-Cola is feeling the squeeze of higher corn prices, but the impact on its soda formulations - largely sweetened with high fructose corn syrup in the US - remains unclear.
Ajinomoto acquisition targets Asian supply chain
Asian food giant Ajinomoto will use its latest acquisition to leverage its Knorr brands into emerging markets.