Korean confectionery deal wrapped up
According to Haitai, a UBS Capital-led group is expected to sign a $367.5 million agreement for the assets of Haitai Confectionery.
Archives for July 17, 2001
First mad cat disease in Switzerland
A six-year old Swiss cat was found suffering from an illness related to mad cow disease, probably from eating infected cat food, said the Swiss veterinary office.
Method to detect StarLink corn in processed foods
The National Food Processors Association announced that a test to detect StarLink corn in processed foods was found accurate and reproducible.
Vegetable producer enjoys positive IPO response
Mainland China flower and vegetable producer Euro-Asia Agricultural (Holdings) Co Ltd said this week that the retail slice of its initial public offering in Hong Kong had been about 79 times subscribed.
CAP's future and food safety under the microscope
On July 17, British and German agriculture ministers said they would push for radical restructuring of the European Union's agricultural policy to take account of the environment as well as food production.