FRANCE: Increased prices drive Q1 sales at poultry firm LDC

July 6th, 2011

Success in securing higher prices with its retail customers has driven LDC’s first-quarter sales, the French poultry firm has said.

EU: Brussels bans imports of Egyptian seeds

July 6th, 2011

The European Commission has announced a ban on the import of certain types of seeds from Egypt after fenugreek seeds from the country were linked to the E. coli outbreaks in Germany and France.

UK: Scottish Salmon Co. plans expansion in "value-added" seafood

July 6th, 2011

The Scottish Salmon Co. has indicated it plans to expand its presence in value-added processed seafood with the announcement of a joint venture with major shareholder Northern Link.

UK: United Biscuits creates "business transformation" role

July 6th, 2011

United Biscuits has promoted Helen Warren-Piper to the newly-created role of business transformation director.

EU: MEPs back new food labelling laws

July 6th, 2011

MEPs today (6 July) voted in favour of new laws on how food is labelled throughout the EU, a move they claimed will benefit both consumers and the food industry.

SWITZ: Emmi to buy Swiss cheese firm Rutz Kase

July 6th, 2011

Emmi has entered an agreement to acquire Swiss cheese manufacturer Rutz Kase.

GREECE: Carrefour Marinopoulos appoints Saez as FD

July 6th, 2011

Carrefour Marinopoulos has appointed a new financial director as part of efforts to better cope with the difficult Greek economy and improve its financial results.

INDIA/US: Godrej silent on talk of end to Hershey venture

July 6th, 2011

Indian conglomerate Godrej has refused to be drawn on reports that its local venture with US confectioner Hershey has come to an end.

UK: Danone relaunches Shape yoghurt portfolio

July 6th, 2011

Danone, the French dairy processor, has relaunched its Shape yoghurt portfolio in the UK.

JAPAN: Lawson posts Q1 losses due to earthquake

July 6th, 2011

Japanese retailer Lawson Inc posted a first-quarter loss as it was hit by Japan’s earthquake and an accounting cost.