5:07pm

US challenges AB InBev’s Modelo deal

Justice department moves to block $20bn beer merger

10:02am

Thai billionaire weighs options for F&N

Charoen seals control of Singapore-listed property and drinks group

9:52am

Diageo price rises offset Europe weakness

Drinks group boosts dividend as growth remains robust in Asia

From LEX 7:16pm

Modelo deal loses its fizz

DoJ’s challenge to its acquisition of Mexican brewer leaves AB InBev with tough choices

From MARKETS Jan 30, 2013

Brazilians smooth out arabica output cycle

Young growers producing bigger and more consistent harvests

Mexican presidential candidate for the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), Enrique Pena Nieto, waves to supporters during a rally in Atlacomulco, Mexico State on June 17, 2012. Incoming president Enrique Pena Nieto will inherit two Mexicos when he takes office on December 1, 2012: One basking in economic growth and another mired in a bloody drug war that has left 60,000 dead ©AFP From COMMENT Jan 30, 2013

Mexico: Aztec tiger

The country has emerged from Brazil’s shadow to become the darling of investors

Lombard from COMMENT Jan 30, 2013

100 per cent beef beef

Andrew Hill Jan 30, 2013

Every company should DNA-test its supply chain

Jan 30, 2013

Tesco plans DNA testing of meat products

Retailer drops Irish beef burger supplier

Jan 30, 2013

Private equity near deal for Hostess cakes

Apollo and Metropoulos set to buy Twinkies and other brands

From WORLD Jan 29, 2013

Whitehall in spin over sugar

Sugar is bad for waistlines but is still big business

From INDUSTRIALS Jan 29, 2013

NWF buoyed by wet autumn and poor grazing

Rise in pre-tax profits of 28% at agri-distribution company

Luke Johnson from MANAGEMENT Jan 29, 2013

Capitalism needs its free-thinker heroes

John Mackey, Whole Foods co-founder, is an advocate of free markets with credibility

Lombard from FINANCIALS Jan 28, 2013

State must not spoil RBS for investors

Can state think strategically as an 82 per cent shareholder?

Jan 28, 2013

Premier Foods in ‘disaster’ departure

Shares fall 12% after news the chief is leaving

Jan 28, 2013

Former CWW chief seeks longevity

Incoming Premier Foods boss left Vodafone twice

Jan 28, 2013

Premier Foods chief quits after 18 months

Clarke departure knocks investor confidence

From MANAGEMENT Jan 28, 2013

The pull of treats on the streets

Snack makers are combining new technology with an age-old marketing tool

Jan 28, 2013

Clarke faced huge suburban challenge

Outgoing Premier Foods chief did much to aid ailing group

Jan 27, 2013

Upswing in interest for food groups

Foreign deals fuelled by Bric-based appetite for western brands

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