In theUK, Danone Dairies launches its probiotic drinking yogurt Actimel in a new recyclable sugar cane-derived plastic bottle.
British dairy cooperative Milk Link reports a 10.2% rise in H1 2011/12 turnover to £311.8m, with EBITDA up 6.9% to £20.1m.
Irish food and ingredients firm Kerry Group sees sales revenue grow 7.9% for the first nine months of 2011, with ingredients & flavours division volume up 3.9% and consumer foods volume up 1.6%.
Tate & Lyle records a 19% increase in sales to £1.54bn for the six months ended 30 September 2011, with Speciality Food Ingredients division sales up 9% and Bulk Ingredients division sales climbing 17%.
InFrance, dairy firm Lactalis acquires traditional cheese maker Fromageries de l'Etoile.
Sara Lee Corporation sees Q1 2012 adjusted net sales increase 5.7% to US$1.9bn, with Coffee & Tea segment adjusted net sales up 14.3% to US$906m.
In theUS, Kraft Foods is to enter the energy drinks market with the launch of a caffeinated version of MiO, its concentrated liquid flavouring designed to be mixed into water.
Refresco announces a multi-million Euro investment to increase soft drinks production at its plant in Maarheeze, theNetherlands.
Associated British Foods sees FY 2011 group revenue increase 9% to £11.1bn, with grocery division revenues up 7%, boosted by a strong performance from Twinings and Ovaltine.
In theUK, Coca-Cola Enterprises announces it has invested £50m to upgrade itsWakefield,East Kilbrideand Sidcup manufacturing facilities.
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