Chinese authorities approve Nestlé’s Pfizer Nutrition acquisition
Nestlé's $11.85bn (€9bn) acquisition of Pfizer Nutrition has been given the go-ahead by anti-trust authorities in China – taking the “strategic” takeover a step closer to completion.
Archives for November 5, 2012
Lawmakers must do to junk food what they did to tobacco
One Australian public health heavyweight has gone on the record to say that it is up to the federal government to tackle the junk food industry the same way it took on tobacco.
Report outlines success of grocery through self-regulation
Food and beverage companies have made significant changes in the way to they market their products to children as a result of industry-wide self-regulatory initiatives, according to new research from Australia.
Packaged food holds potential for those who dare
Making a profit in India's packaged foods market may not be easy, but the at the moment it represents a tantalising opportunity that food companies cannot afford to ignore.
Label claims must be justified
The New Zealand parliament's health select committee has said that natural products should carry a label showing the basis of claims being made for the product.
Weetabix China: Challenges to a Bright future
Bright Food closed its purchase of Weetabix today, but one analyst has reiterated the challenge it will face driving the iconic cereal brand in China.
Deal paves the way for Fonterra’s new China “hub”
Fonterra has announced concrete plans to step up milk production in China after the New Zealand dairy giant signed an investment agreement to develop two more large farms in Hebei province.