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 sector deal with the "spiralling cost" of sugar.
Concern over sugar prices
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 reported a fall in margins in the first half of the year.
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 the company did admit margins were under pressure.
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, concerns over future investment in milling capacity and the Brazilian government's support for ethanol production are cited as key reasons for a forecast shortage, which could push up global sugar prices. Michelle Russell reports.
