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Hamburg / DE. (eb) The Australian Sunshine Coast Council has been criticised for axing the word «Christmas» from its corporate cards this year in an effort to send a more multi-cultural message …
News for the baking industry
Hamburg / DE. (eb) The Australian Sunshine Coast Council has been criticised for axing the word «Christmas» from its corporate cards this year in an effort to send a more multi-cultural message …
Bangalore / IN. (abp) The retail business of Indian RPG group launched its first Au Bon Pain flagship cafe in Bangalore. The outlet was launched with the Boston-based bakery cafe chain which has today more than 250 outlets in the USA, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.
Malmo / SE. (aak) Arne Frank will be appointed new President and CEO for AarhusKarlshamn AB and will assume this position during spring 2010. He is currently the Chairman of the Board of Carl Zeiss Vision and was also the CEO of the company until recently.
Northfield / IL. (kf) Kraft Foods Inc. announced the appointment of Jean-Francois van Boxmeer and Mackey McDonald to its Board of Directors. Their terms will begin January 01, 2010.
Minneapolis / MN. (gm) General Mills Inc. reported record results for Q2/2010. But net sales for the Bakeries + Foodservice segment declined 16 percent, reflecting the absence of divested products and the impact of indexed prices on certain product lines.
Copenhagen / DK. (das) In the second quarter 2009/2010, Danisco A/S reported group revenue of 3,2 billion DKK, down two percent in organic growth terms (Enablers minus four percent, Cultures +7 percent, Genencor plus two percent and Sweeteners minus 16 percent).
St. Louis / MO. (rh) Ralcorp Holdings Inc. announced that Joe Micheletto will be retiring as vice-chairman of its board of directors; ending a 46-year career with the company and its predecessor.
Northfield / IL. (kf) Kraft Foods Inc. has considered Cadbury´s formal response to its offer to acquire all of the issued and to be issued share capital of Cadbury PLC.
Paris / FR. (sss) The 11th Sandwich + Snack Show, whose central theme will be change, is the window on trends in the snack industry. The show´s line-up will be boosted by new tools and special events focusing on innovation and market analysis.
Uxbridge / UK. (cb) Cadbury PLC published a shareholder circular in response to the offer posted by Kraft Foods Inc. on 04 December. Cadbury rejects Kraft´s offer as it substantially undervalues the company and recommends shareholders reject the Offer.