Brewer Anheuser-Busch (A-B) has formed a new subsidiary to handle
sales and marketing of the non-alcoholic drinks brands it owns
Brewer Anheuser-Busch (A-B) has formed a new subsidiary to handle
sales and marketing of the non-alcoholic drinks brands it owns and
distributes under license and also develop new products, it . . .
A commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission said last week
that full administrative hearings on the legality of the 2007.(BUS
A commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission said last week that
full administrative hearings on the legality of the 2007 merger between
Whole Foods Market and Wild Oats Markets will begin Feb. . . .
EU Court rejects damages claim in EU-U.S. banana trade
spat.
European companies which suffered losses because of U.S. trade
sanctions in a row over EU banana imports can't receive
compensation, Europe's highest court ruled. Dow Jones Newswires
notes that the . . .
China will fuel global meat consumption.
Global meat consumption is expected to rise about 20 percent higher
by 2015 due to Chinese demand, despite a world economic downturn, an
industry researcher said last week. "We're still looking . . .
Food groups build stronger Ad campaigns.
Food-makers may be worried about higher costs for key ingredients,
pushing through price increases and still maintaining a profit. But for
big names like Sara Lee, Kraft and others, these slim . . .
Supermarkets downsizing.
After years of building bigger stores--many larger than a football
field and carrying 60,000 items--retailers are experimenting with
radically smaller grocery stores that emphasize prepared meals, . . .
Health conscious consumers force shift away from alcoholic
beverages.
World non-alcoholic beverage markets are benefiting from a shift
away from alcohol thanks to increased health awareness, and in turn, a
number of non-carbonated markets are benefiting from a shift . . .
EU research institute says GM foods are safe.
There is no scientific evidence that foods from genetically
modified crops pose any hazard to human or animal health, although
little is known about the potential long-term effects, the . . .
Jeffrey Ubben.(GRAPEVINE: News About People ...)
Sara Lee has appointed Jeffrey Ubben to its board of directors,
with immediate effect. The appointment of Ubben, who is chief executive
officer, chief investment officer, and a founder of ValueAct . . .
David Shedlarz.(GRAPEVINE: News About People ...)
Confectionery giant Hershey has appointed former Pfizer vice
chairman David Shedlarz to its board of directors. Before his retirement
last year, Shedlarz served as a member of the . . .
Margaret Wittenberg.(GRAPEVINE: News About People ...)(Brief
article)
Whole Foods Market executive Margaret Wittenberg has been appointed
to the board of U.S. organic research body The Organic Center.
Wittenberg, global vice president for quality standards and . . .
Martin Sinkoff.(GRAPEVINE: News About People ...)(Brief
article)
Frederick Wildman and Sons has appointed a director of marketing
for its fine wine division in the United States. The New York-based
company said that Martin Sinkoff will join Wildman from . . .
Campbell Soup has appointed Craig Owens to the newly-created
position of chief administrative officer and chief financial
office
Campbell Soup has appointed Craig Owens to the newly-created
position of chief administrative officer and chief financial officer.
Owens appointment will become effective from 6 October and he . . .
Interstate Bakeries.(BUSINESS BRIEFS ...)
Interstate Bakeries has said that it is nearing an agreement that
could see it emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy after almost four years.
Interstate, in a filing with the Securities and Exchange . . .
Richelieu foods.(BUSINESS BRIEFS ...)(Brief article)
Richelieu Foods has acquired the sauces and dressings business from
Sara Lee Foodservice. The unit manufactures a variety of products
including salad dressing, mayonnaise and barbeque sauce for . . .
IndyBake Products and Brownie Products.(BUSINESS BRIEFS
...)
Kellogg has acquired the assets of IndyBake Products and Brownie
Products, U.S. manufacturers of cracker, cookie and frozen dough
products. IndyBake Products and Brownie Products will be integrated . . .
PepsiCo.(BUSINESS BRIEFS ...)
PepsiCo and its main bottling arm have said they have completed a
deal to buy 75 percent of leading Russian juice firm Lebedyansky.
PepsiCo said that it and the Pepsi Bottling Group also planned . . .
William Grant & Sons.(BUSINESS BRIEFS ...)
William Grant & Sons has sold its non-proprietary wine
portfolio in the United States to Total Beverage Solution. The
family-owned company's U.S. unit said that it divested the
Altanuta, Tiziano, . . .
Fortune Brands.(BUSINESS BRIEFS ...)
Fortune Brands is to stop distributing Absolut vodka in the United
States this autumn, after agreeing to an early termination of its
contract with new owner Pernod Ricard. Pernod will pay Fortune . . .
Sales of "super fruit" juices up.(News Briefs
...)
Sales of "super fruit" juices up: Sales of super-premium
juices doubled in volume terms between 2002 and 2007, according to a new
report, but how well they will stand up during the economic . . .
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