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EFSA’s commitment to ensuring that Europe’s food is safe

30 January 2012
EFSA has played a key role in EU risk assessment regarding food and feed safety since 2002...

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The Coca-Cola Company takes digital approach to Sustainability Reporting and releases first-ever GRI report

30 January 2012
The Coca-Cola Company released Sustainability Report, Reasons to Believe...

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Unilever launches Global Foundation

27 January 2012
Unilever have announced the launch of The Unilever Foundation, dedicated to improving the quality of life...

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Nestlé highlights global water shortfall at World Economic Forum

26 January 2012
Nestlé Chairman Peter Brabeck-Letmathe has highlighted the global water shortage in a speech at the World Economic Forum...

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Life Technologies acquires UK-based Matrix MicroScience

24 January 2012
Life Technologies Corporation announced that it has acquired Matrix MicroScience...

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Sensient Technologies Corporation announces new facility opening in Brazil

24 January 2012
Sensient Technologies Corporation has announced the opening of its new color and flavor complex in Jundiaí, Sao Paulo, Brazil...

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SABMiller and Anadolu Efes sign definitive agreement to form strategic alliance

24 January 2012
SABMiller plc., Anadolu Group & Anadolu Efes signed the definitive transaction agreement...

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Iceland recalls frozen minced lamb

24 January 2012
Iceland is recalling its frozen minced lamb because some batches may be contaminated with salmonella....

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Arla invests in lower costs

23 January 2012
In 2012 Arla will invest in a stronger dairy structure, the processing of whey ingredients and more focus on growth markets...

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Barry Callebaut and Unilever sign long-term partnership agreement

23 January 2012
Barry Callebaut AG and Unilever, have announced the signing of a new long-term global partnership agreement...

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Starbucks to extend evening day-part concept

23 January 2012
Select stores in Atlanta and Southern California will join Chicago in offering wine, beer and premium food by the end of 2012...

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Nestlé’s approach to packaging design aims to make its products easier to enjoy

20 January 2012
Nestlé is adapting the packaging of some of its products to ensure all ages can use them...

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Kraft Foods takes steps to position company for successful spinoff

17 January 2012
U.S. Sales Realignment, Consolidation of Management Centers, and Leaner Organizational Structures...

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Premier Foods announces update on growth plan, increased cost reduction target and 2011 trading

17 January 2012
Premier Foods announces further progress on delivering its plan to restore profitable growth...

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Barry Callebaut to become long-term supplier of Grupo Bimbo

17 January 2012
Barry Callebaut and Grupo Bimbo, announced the signing of a new long-term supply agreement for Bimbo's operations in Mexico...