San Miguel considers stake in Del Monte Pacific
Southeast Asia's largest food and beverage firm San Miguel is considering a bid for 40 per cent of Philippines' Del Monte Pacific, currently held by insolvent Italian food group Cirio.
Archives for October 4, 2004
Overall diet may be key in fight against asthma
Evidence that vitamins and minerals can protect against asthma is scarce, suggests a new review, but the researchers do not rule out a dietary approach to impact the incidence of the disease.
Heineken re-joins battle for Russian breweries
Dutch brewing giant Heineken has increased its stake in Russia's rapidly growing beer market for the second time in three months, underlining the competition among big brewers to exploit the potential of this newly crowned nation of beer lovers.
Huber concludes CP Kelco purchase
Family-owned US firm JM Huber completes on the CP Kelco purchase, buying straight into the number one pectin and xanthan gum slot.
Stronger eggshells could beat salmonella
Risk management strategies in place to minimise the harmful food pathogen salmonella in chickens could focus on the eggshell, as scientists in the US find that poorer quality eggshells allow the bacteria to break through into the egg.
PVM steps up Russian expansion
Perfetti Van Melle (PVM), the Dutch-Italian confectionery producer, is to open a new production facility in the Moscow region as it seeks to exploit market growth and narrow the gap with rival producers already established there, writes Angela Drujinina.
Cargill-Monsanto bring trans-fat alternative to market
Cargill, the largest private firm in the US, will link up with biotech giant Monsanto to bring food makers an alternative source of soybean oil, used to reduce the artery-clogging trans fats in food products.
A supplement solution to calcification?
The supplement industry generally deals with calcium in terms of lack- explaining to consumers the health benefits of increasing their intake of the mineral. However, a new book suggests calcification - deposists of calcium in parts of the body where...
More cranberry is more powerful against urinary infections
Cranberry juice appears to have a dose-response effect against bladder infections, according to preliminary research, providing further evidence of juice's health benefits.
Alcohol boosts elderly grey cells
Older women who have a drink or two a day have better memory skills than non-drinkers, announced researchers from the University of Texas this week.
Nobel prize for pioneers in smell
Pioneering scientists Richard Axel and Linda Buck are rewarded for their efforts to unravel the olfactory system, reaping a joint Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for 2004 from the Swedish jury this week.
Valio increase Estonian cheese holdings
Finnish dairy products company Valio is to acquire Norwegian firm Synnöve Finden's 42 per cent holding in Estonian cheese producer Võru Juust, leaving Valio with a 99 per cent stake in Võru Juust.
General Mills goes whole grain
All Big G breakfast cereals produced by General Mills are to be made with whole grains as the company strives to create a responsible image in the face of increasing public health concerns. But the company claims it has not sacrificed taste,...