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31-May-2002
Long terms benefits of organic production
Organic farming may produce lower yields, but in the long run it is more efficient and is much easier on the environment, Swiss researchers have...
Adding energy to the advertising market
The booming energy drinks market has prompted advertising agency Liquid Billboards to use the beverage in publicity campaigns. The company adds graphics and advertising to...
Rocky Mountain Chocolate wins packaging award
In the US, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory has won the National Paperbox Association's Gold Award for its new line of gift packaging designed for franchised...
30-May-2002
German organic sector shocked by contamination scare
Retailers in Germany, including Metro and Rewe, have removed numerous organic products from their stores after a feed distribution company was discovered to have sold...
Energy drinks - the advertising dream
The booming energy drinks market has prompted advertising agency Liquid Billboards to use the beverage in publicity campaigns. The company adds graphics and advertising to...
29-May-2002
Davis pleased with year of recovery at Sainsbury's
Sir Peter Davis, chief executive of Sainsbury's, the UK's second largest supermarket group, said he was pleased with the group's performance in the year to...
High-fibre diet can help reduce cancer risk
Pre-pubescent girls who consume more fibre in their diets can halve the risk of early onset of menstruation, according to scientists at the University of...
Vitamin bread launched in Britain
A British company claims it is has made the first loaf of bread with added vitamin C, reports Ananova.com.Vitamin C has been used until now...
28-May-2002
Bread benefits
A British company claims it is has made the first loaf of bread with added vitamin C, reports Ananova.com.Vitamin C has been used until now...
Siropac introduces maple syrup in Tetra Pak cartons
Canadian independent maple syrup manufacturer Siropac, has chosen Tetra Pak Canada's 250ml Tetra Brik Aseptic carton for packaging its new maple syrup. One of Canada's...
A cider a day...
The news that the antioxidants in wine can help keep the body healthy has done much to boost sales of the alcoholic drink the world...
27-May-2002
Four-year advertising deal for Unilever
Unilever, the Anglo-Dutch consumer goods group, has signed the biggest airtime tie-up in UK television history with a four-year, £320 million deal with Carlton Communications...
EU proposals on GM food labels are unworkable, claims report
Consumers need clear information about genetically modified (GM) food, but tough European Commission proposals planning compulsory labels for all food products made from gene crops...
24-May-2002
Cider joins the list of 'good for you' drinks
The news that the antioxidants in wine can help keep the body healthy has done much to boost sales of the alcoholic drink the world...
New markets for Benecol products
Benecol, the range of cholesterol-lowering products created by the Finnish group Raisio, is to become available in a number of new markets following key distribution...
A drink a day deters diabetes
Postmenopausal women may be able to combat the threat of diabetes by having a couple of alcoholic drinks a day, report researchers from the US....
23-May-2002
White wine reaches new heights
The heart-protecting properties of red wine have been well documented over the last few years, leading to a sharp increase in sales the world over,...
‘Flexi-eating' - the future for food consumption?
The trend away from traditional eating patterns and towards undisciplined dietary chaos continues to gain pace in the Western world. According to new study from...
22-May-2002
White wine helps you breathe more easily
The heart-protecting properties of red wine have been well documented over the last few years, leading to a sharp increase in sales the world over,...
Scandal stricken Snow Brand on the up?
Shares in Japan's scandal-ridden Snow Brand Milk Products Co soared more than 11 per cent on Tuesday after investors saw signs of a practical revival...
21-May-2002
Swedish food research sparks European talks
European health officials are in talks over research claiming many cooked foods contain high levels of a cancer-causing chemical, Ananova.com reports. The Swedish study published...
15-May-2002
A drink a day keeps diabetes at bay
Recent research has shown that moderate alcohol consumption can help protect post-menopausal women from the dangers of heart disease. Now new evidence has come to...
Self-heating can market set to grow
British company Thermotic Developments (TDL) looks set to trigger a burgeoning market for self-heating cans. Co-developed over a period of five years using the scientific...
German brewers stress health benefits to boost sales
A glass of beer is one of the best ways to keep your body healthy, at least according to the German Brewers' Federation. The decision...
14-May-2002
Source locally, UK supermarkets urged
The UK-based Council for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) has called on the country's supermarket groups to increase their sourcing of local food to...
Marketers still ignoring senior consumers
A report by independent market analyst Datamonitor finds that marketers need to reassess their strategies to account for the growth in the number of over...
13-May-2002
More benefits from red wine consumption
Much has been said about the health benefits of red wine consumption, including the positive effect it can have on heart health. Now new research...
10-May-2002
Fortification debate continues
Britain's Food Standards Agency has decided not to recommend that folic acid is added to flour to reduce the risk of babies being born with...
Wine drinkers catch fewer colds
Wine drinkers are less likely to catch a cold, finds a new study carried out by Spanish researchers. To examine whether consumption of wine, beer,...
08-May-2002
Organic foods have significantly fewer pesticides
Not long after a New Zealand report damning the health claims associated with organic foods, a new study which compared pesticide residue data on fresh...
06-May-2002
Vitamin-rich water from Baxter
Medical products maker Baxter International is set to unveil a line of vitamin-laced bottled waters in its first foray into the consumer food and beverage...
03-May-2002
Swedish drink to fight wrinkles
A new energy drink from Sweden has been launched in the US with the aim of attracting female drinkers keen to reduce their wrinkles. The...
02-May-2002
Heinz to use Martek technology
Heinz Wattie's, the Australian subsidiary of the giant US food group, has signed a non-exclusive licensing agreement to use Martek Biosciences' technology relating to the...
Gatorade changes sponsorship deal
Gatorade, the sports drink brand owned by PepsiCo, has confirmed that it will not renew its sponsorship of the US-based NASCAR car racing event, and...
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