Leading global confectioners Mars and the Wrigley have announced that they will merge, creating what Bill Wrigley called 'the world's leading confectionery company'.
DSM results vindicate 'strategic vision' DSM has turned in a strong first quarter, with its Nutrition cluster registering 18 per cent year-on-year growth despite a weak US dollar and rising raw materials costs.
Unilever commits to sustainable palm oil Unilever has pledged to use only palm oil certified as sustainable by 2015, while also supporting calls for a moratorium on further deforestation for palm oil in Indonesia.
Europe may ban 120 food nutrients The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected dossiers backing 120 nutrient sources for ongoing use within the European Union because they were deemed "not to be adequate".
Packager looks to uncap closure potential Food processors wishing to maximise the value of jarred food products should look to using closures to literally add an extra sparkle to their goods, according to a leading packaging supplier.