Chris Jones

Articles by Chris Jones

ITALY/EU: Italy gets EU warning on olive oil

29 February 2008

The European Commission has written to the Italian government to complain about rules obliging olive oil producers to state the source of their olives on bottles.

Just the Answer – Jon Silvon, Tasting Baking Co.

20 February 2008

Philadelphia-based Tasty Baking Co. has shown how a company can be successful without nationwide distribution. Nevertheless, with a new state-of-the art bakery under construction, a major tie-up with Wal-Mart and a growing online business, there seems to be plenty of scope for expansion. Chris Jones spoke with Tasty Baking’s marketing director, Jon Silvon, about the company’s regionally-focused business model and plans for the future.

FRANCE: Leclerc in delist threat to "profiteering" brands

17 January 2008

Brands which have “profiteered” by increasing prices by more than the current rate of food inflation risk being removed from the shelves, French retailer Leclerc has warned.

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