The government of West Kalimantan conferred [Cargill](organisation/cargill-incorporated) with the Best Investor award at a ceremony held in Pontianak, West Kalimantan. Read more
Ardagh Group has entered into exclusive negotiations with Compagnie de Saint-Gobain to purchase from it the entire issued share capital of Verallia North America (VNA) in a transaction involving total consideration of approximately $1.7bn. Read more
A survey released by Weight Watchers Jam reveals that women’s fear of carbohydrates has contributed to a drop in Jam sales of 3% over the last 12 months (AC Nielsen September 2011). Read more
Based on a thorough screening of the European probiotics industry, global research and consultancy company Frost & Sullivan has awarded Chr Hansen the '2012 European Product Leadership Award in Probiotics'. Read more
Choice, an Australian watchdog, looked at more than 90 smoothies and frappés from popular food and drink outlets, and analysed their nutritional content, revealing many brands contain hidden and high levels of sugar. Read more
Duerr's, the oldest family owned jam makers in the UK, has appointed Clive Sharpe as the first non-executive to its board. Read more
Yashili International's board of directors has approved the project plan for establishing a manufacturing facility for production of finished products and semi-finished products, including base milk powder in New Zealand. Read more
Dr Smoothie has launched Veggie Smoothies in the US, two new flavours in the 100% Crushed product line. Read more
Vion has entered into an agreement for the intended sale of its company Oerlemans Foods to Baltussen Holding BV. Read more
ConAgra Foods and Ralcorp Holdings have announced that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act relating to the acquisition of Ralcorp by ConAgra Foods, expired on 10 January. Read more
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