Norwegian SmartSeal and Austrian Alpla, both specialising in beverage closures, have signed a long-term agreement that covers manufacturing of the patented SmartSeal Flex range of closures. Read more
Danisco has recently been selected for inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) – for the eighth consecutive year. Read more
With only one week to go until the finalists and winners in the 2009 Beverage Innovation Awards are announced, the Gala Awards Dinner has already beaten all previous records. Read more
Muhtar Kent, CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, has announced plans to invest an additional $200m in Vietnam over the next three years, during a visit to the country at the beginning of the September. Read more
The board of directors of Fonterra has said that a public share listing will not be part of the capital structure consultation to begin shortly with farmer shareholders. Read more
The Chocolate Centre of Excellence builds on Nestlé's chocolate-making heritage and will spearhead its drive in the premium and luxury chocolate segment, which in turn will influence the company's entire chocolate range. Read more
The Financial Times reports that the UK's Cadbury has turned down a £10.2bn cash and shares bid from Kraft Foods in the US. The bid represents a 31% premium to Cadbury's closing share price on Friday of 568p. Read more
Associated British Foods plc has issued the following update prior to entering the close period for its full year results to 12 September 2009, which are scheduled to be announced on 3 November 2009. Read more
Colorado-based The Performance Enhancing Meat Snack Co is introducing a line of beef jerky with an added jolt of caffeine. Read more
Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods has announced its financial results for the second quarter and half year ended 30 June 2009. Read more
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