Archives for March 8, 2012

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Kellogg sugar claims ‘misleading’ rules ASA

By Freddie Dawson

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has slammed Kellogg for making “misleading” claims on its Coco Pops website that sugar was unrelated to obesity or ill health.

Food manufacturers focus on carbon footprinting

By Rod Addy

Food manufacturers and retailers continue to work on carbon footprinting, despite moving away from displaying results on consumer packaging, according to Chris Stanley, director at sustainability consultancy Best Foot Forward (BFF).

Nichols growth hit by UK soft drinks costs

By Dan Colombini

Rising costs in the UK soft drinks market has hit sales at Vimto manufacturer Nichols despite the firm posting a strong performance for the period ending December 31.

FSA defends BPA cans after Campbell’s Soup ban

By Freddie Dawson

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has defended the controversial chemical  bisphenol A (BPA) after Campbell’s Soup pledged to phase out its use in all cans due to consumers' safety concerns.

More Premier Foods disposals predicted soon

By Dan Colombini

Premier Foods will be keen to make further disposals ahead of any deal with its lenders, according to city analysts, after Manchester jam manufacturer Duerr’s confirmed it was still considering a bid for Hartley’s jam.