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Mars and Nestle Interest in Gu is Justified

August 5, 2009

Mars, Nestle Interested in Chocolate Maker Gu | www.flex-news-food.com

Gu is a definite must have for Mars or Nestle if they want to stay ahead of the game in the UK confections market.

Control Measures Are Needed To Ease Concerns Over Cocoa's Black Pod Disease

July 28, 2009

Ivory Coast Cocoa Rains Ease, Concern Remains | www.flex-news-food.com

Recent concerns over the rains in the Ivory Coast are valid, as these rains basically contribute to the spread of the Black Pod disease, to which there is no known cure as of today.  Hopefully, advances in research will be helpful enough in eradicating this disease once and for all.

The Fast Food Industry Will Continue to Shine

July 28, 2009

Fast Food Fading? | www.forbes.com

The decline in value of McDonald's shares is basically a knee jerk reaction by investors in light of the recession that is hitting all industries like a wave.  McDonald's will still continue to grow in sales and profits due to three key factors:  superior operations management, increased brand equity, and increased customer intimacy.  These are three factors that will not be easy to erode over time. 

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