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This week representatives from dairy companies around the world are gathered at the World Dairy Summit in the Italian city of Parma to discuss the role dairy can play in feeding a rapidly growing global population, while limiting the impact the industry has on the environment.
Little surprise that some of the choicest quotes of the week focused on Kraft Foods' pursuit of Cadbury. The US food giant faced criticism from UK union officials of its perceived lack of commitment over Cadbury jobs should it succeed in its quest for the confectioner. Supplier criticism was also revealed to be a key factor in the decision of First Milk's chief to leave the UK dairy co-op, while key dairy supplier, packaging giant Tetra Pak, warned the recession means consumer behaviour will never be the same again.
The chief executive of packaging group Tetra Pak said today (3 December) that he believes the recession has permanently changed consumer behaviour and that value for money will remain critical for shoppers.
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Vietnamese dairy group Vinamilk has said that the opening of a new facility in Vietnam will further its aim of becoming one of the world's top 50 dairy companies.
Foreign suppliers of milk products to the China market suspected of colluding to maintain high prices could face hefty fines if found guilty, according to the China State Food & Drug Administration (SFDA).
Tetra Pak has said it will "co-operate" with Chinese authorities on their investigation into the packaging giant for alleged abuses of its market position.
The latest batch of reports from the just-food research store includes seafood processing in the UK, the ethnic/traditional snack market in the US and functional food and drinks.
SunOpta has appointed Tetra Pak executive Hendrik Jacobs to the post of president and chief operating officer.
Tetra Pak has appointed a technical director for its UK and Ireland units.
This week, two of the world's biggest retailers Wal-Mart and Carrefour were in the spotlight. Wal-Mart is facing questions over its business in China and Carrefour, after a series of profit warnings, is under pressure from one of its investors. Meanwhile, the world's dairy sector gathered in Italy to discuss the challenges facing the sector, including its impact on the environment.
Despite the company's advances, challenges remain in emerging markets, according to Tetra Pak CEO Dennis Jonsson.
Tetra Pak CEO Dennis Jönsson has said the consolidation in the dairy sector is putting new demands on the packaging company.
Tetra Pak is to launch a revamped version of its carton globally, which it claims improves functionality and has a "better environmental profile".
Nestle has partnered with Tetra Pak to create plastic bottle caps made from sugar cane in Brazil.
Danone has revealed plans to extend its presence in India with the roll out of yoghurts into the city of Bangalore.
Wal-Mart Stores is still struggling in the US but it has found a bright spark in the positive comparable sales in its food division. Similarly, this week, Carrefour talked up its ability to turnaround the more sluggish aspects of its businessWal-Mart Stores is still struggling in the US but it has found a bright spark in the positive comparable sales in its food division. Similarly, Carrefour talked up its ability to turnaround the more sluggish aspects of its business this week.
Tetra Pak has launched the world's first aseptic carton bottle for milk for the ambient white milk sector.
Stronger sales from packaging have boosted annual revenues at Tetra Pak, the Sweden-based carton maker said today (5 March).
Tetra Pak has opened a packaging site in the Pakistani city of Lahore to serve domestic customers and those further afield in the Middle East.
Packaging giant Tetra Pak is investing US$130m in India to set up a second facility at Chakan, near Pune, western India, to manufacture carton packaging for dairy beverages and fruit-based drinks in south Asia and the Middle East.
Packaging giant Tetra Pak could cut around 150 jobs at a site in the UK after admitting production at the site could end.
Ocado CEO Tim Steiner insisted today (21 July) that investors are buying into the much-criticised online retailer's future, not its past, as the UK group made its debut on the London stock exchange.
Tetra Pak, the packaging giant, has today (13 April) opened its new technology centre in Pudong, Shanghai.
Carrefour has reached an agreement with packaging group Tetra Pak that will see the retail giant increase its use of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified packaging in France.
Ambient milk will be a "key growth segment" in the world's developed dairy markets, packaging giant Tetra Pak said today (3 December), as milk processors battle to drive sales in the mature markets of the West.
Tetra Pak, the packaging giant, has said that up to 75% of its cartons used by food and beverage firms in the UK and Ireland will use paperboard made from forests certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.
Packaging giant Tetra Pak has announced its support of two additional school milk programmes in Ecuador and Morocco.
Campbell Soup Company announced today (29 June) that its directors have elected retired Tetra Pak CEO Nick Shreiber to join the board, effective 1 July.
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