Merisant, worldwide manufacturers and marketers of tabletop sweeteners, such as Canderel, has awarded US-based DSC Logistics a three-year transportation contract.

Anglo-Dutch consumer products giant Unilever has named Paul Polman as its new Chief Executive. Polman will leave his position as Executive Vice President and Head of Zone of Americas at Nestlé to replace Unilever's existing CEO Patrick Cescau.

The world's largest discount supermarket chain, Aldi, will open its new 50 000 sq. m. distribution centre in Haines City, Florida, this month.

Del Monte Fresh Produce Co. has acquired two melon-growing operations in Guatemala, which should provide the company with an additional 5 million boxes of cantaloupe and honeydew melons each year.

Supply chain solutions provider Wincanton has signed a deal with Sara Lee to manage the consumer goods producer's logistics services in Poland for the next 3 years.

Japan's largest shipping company, Nippon Yusen KK Line, has commited £363 million towards projects designed to reduce fuel usage by its fleet of ships.

Asda executives have revealed that the company is looking into the possibility of relocating part of its sourcing activities from China to lower cost emerging markets.

Aldata has announced that French retailer Système U is to begin using Aldata G. O. L. D. Vocal PDA software to optimise its warehouse operations.

French transport and logistics company Norbert Dentressangle has closed its depot in Fareham, Hants.

After a 30 day consultation period, it was deemed necessary to close the site, formerly operated by Christian Salvesen, in order to maintain the profitability of Norbert Dentressangle's operations in the UK.

Leading warehousing company for the wine and spirit trade, London City Bond, has announced plans to double the size of its operations over the next three years.