Following the success of the survey conducted by SCALA Logistics Consulting into key performance indicators for transport in the Food and Drink industry in 2007, the 2009 follow up survey is expected to involve more companies, fleets and vehicle

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The UK’s Department of Transport (DfT) has commissioned Scala to monitor the environmental impact of transport in the food and drink sector, and it follows on from a similar survey undertaken by the consultants in 2007.

Brazilian consumer prices rose 5.9 percent in 2008, their greatest gain since 2004 but still lower than previously forecast. The IGBE national statistics agency said Friday that rising food and drink costs pushed prices up 0.28 percent in December. Prices...

Mall food courts and restaurants have been hit hard since shoppers began cutting back their visits in September. A lack of foot traffic means fewer shoppers to refuel with a drink or snack, and thinner profits for restaurant owners.

(AP:BRASILIA, Brazil) Brazilian consumer prices rose 5.9 percent in 2008, their greatest gain since 2004 but still lower than previously forecast. The IGBE national statistics agency said Friday that rising food and drink costs pushed prices up 0.28 percent in December.

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) - Brazilian consumer prices rose 5.9% in 2008, their greatest gain since 2004 but still lower than previously forecast. The IGBE national statistics agency said Friday that rising food and drink costs pushed prices up 0.28% in December. Prices rose 0.36% in November.

In its publication CIAA priorities to the French presidency of the EU , the Confederation of Food and Drink Industries in Europe (CIAA) highlights three main areas for food policy at a European level: economic affairs; food and consumer policy; and sustainable consumption and production.