On the money: Kroger upbeat on second half outlook (MEM)
A cautious US grocer Kroger has said it expects to benefit from an improved competitive environment in the second half of 2010.
BELGIUM: Unilever, Nestle silent on ice-cream talk
Unilever and Nestle have both declined to comment on reports they may be interested in buying Belgian Icecream Group (BIG), Belgian's largest ice cream maker.
UPDATE: UK: Campaigners slam junk food sports sponsorship (MEM)
Health campaigners have slammed the decision by sports associations to sign up companies and brands related to junk food as sponsors.
FDA "crackdown" shows how political wind has changed
8th March 2010 14:10
When it comes to ensuring that food is marketed responsibly, the US food industry is no longer being left to its own devices.
The FDA "crackdown" on health claims
FDA gets tough but leaves scope for co-operation (MEM)
The action taken by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week against 17 food manufacturers underlines its resolve in addressing food labelling. But, Ben Cooper writes, the FDA has left the way open for industry to be involved in the development of future policy and it appears to be an opportunity food companies are keen to grasp.
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