August Storck KG, german owner of Bendicks mints and Werther's Original, has informed Unite and its workforce that it is considering moving production to East Germany. Read more
Ahold has commenced the €1bn share buyback programme announced on 3 March 2011 and expected to be finalised within 18 months. Read more
Burcon NutraScience Corporation has entered into a licence agreement with Archer Daniels Midland Company for the worldwide production, distribution and sale of Burcon's Clarisoy soy protein. Read more
I read the following in *The Grocer* with interest and it set me thinking – the challenge is clear, in the face of spiralling oil prices (among others) retailers and suppliers will be facing some pretty tough conversations over the coming months... Read more
Rexam Beverage Can has been chosen by ROK Natural Energy to supply Fusion bottles for its natural energy drink range. The 330ml Fusion bottles will be produced by Rexam at its Epjovice plant in the Czech Republic. Read more
Delhaize Group, the Belgian international food retailer, has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the retail company Delta Maxi Group for a purchase price of €932.5m, including net debt of approximately €300m. Read more
With fears of a double dip recession compounded by the UK's snail's pace growth forecast over the next two years, the pull of shutting shop and jetting off into the sunset has never been stronger for many owners. Read more
Britvic has expanded its portfolio by introducing PepsiCo's SoBe Pure Rush energy drink to the UK market. SoBe Pure Rush contains naturally energising caffeine, guarana and ginseng, and no artificial colours or flavourings. Available in a 250ml... Read more
WQA executive director Peter Censky has responded to a suggestion by the American Water Works Association that the goals of the WaterSense programme should be changed. Read more
Welsh mineral water Brecon Carreg has appointed Jean-Bertrand de Lartigue as chairman. The appointment takes immediate effect. Read more
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