EU: R&R Ice Cream chief Lambert demands action over sugar prices
The chief executive of one of Europe's largest ice cream makers has called on the EU to help the food…
ByConcern over sugar prices
Sugar prices have soared in recent months – mainly due to poor weather in some of the key producing countries – and have put pressure on food manufacturers.
On the money: Unilever expects margins to improve
Unilever has said that it expects its margins to improve during the rest of 2011 after the consumer goods giant…
UK: Finsbury FY sales up but margins under pressure
Shares in Finsbury Food Group have jumped after the UK baker posted a near 13% increase in annual sales, although…
Comment: Concerns grow over Brazilian sugar supply
Fears of a fall in the sugar supply from Brazil - the world's largest producer - are growing. Poor weather,…