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SABMiller confirms FIRB approval to acquire Foster’s Group Ltd

25 November 2011
The Australian Federal Treasurer on recommendation from the FIRB, has approved SABMiller's acquisition of Foster's...

Consuming canned soup linked to greatly elevated levels of the chemical BPA

23 November 2011
BPA, found in soup can lining, associated with adverse health effects in humans...

Nestlé continues to invest in Brazil with new CHF 83 million beverage factory

22 November 2011
Nestlé continues to invest in Brazil with the opening of a new CHF 83 million beverage factory in the state of Rio de Janeiro...

Burton’s Foods rebrands to the Burton’s Biscuit Company

21 November 2011
Burton’s Foods, announces it has undertaken a corporate rebrand and changed its trading name to the Burton’s Biscuit Company...

Campbell shareowners elect Tracey Travis as a Director

18 November 2011
Campbell Soup Company announced that its shareowners elected Tracey T. Travis to the Board of Directors...

A taste of Tate & Lyle at FIE 2011

18 November 2011
Tate & Lyle’s extensive ingredients and formulation expertise help food and beverage manufacturers to innovate and develop new products...

SABMiller announces US$260 million investment in Africa to fund capacity increases

17 November 2011
SABMiller plc announces a US$260m investment programme...

SABMiller announces US$295 million investment programme in Peru

17 November 2011
Released over a three year period, the funds will be used to increase capacity in the business' breweries...

Jersey Mike’s Subs signs exclusive agreement to carry PepsiCo Beverage lineup

17 November 2011
Jersey Mike's Subs has signed an agreement with PepsiCo...

EFSA consults on new food additives guidance

17 November 2011
The EFSA has launched a public consultation on a draft of its new guidance for preparing food additive applications...

Update on the Loyd Grossman Korma sauce recall

17 November 2011
Investigations continue into the cause of the contamination with Clostridium botulinum of a single jar of Loyd Grossman’s Korma sauce...