Sherry to beat the cholesterol levels
Served straight from the barrel in the mosaic clad bars of Madrid, Spain's favourite apertif is good for the heart, say scientists, investigating the potential health benefits of sherry.
Archives for March 24, 2004
Acquisitions drive profits for Kerry
Burgeoning Irish food ingredients group carves deeper into the US market announcing it will buy into fast growing 'lifestyle' beverages through the acquisition of two US companies, Oregon Chai and Extreme Foods.
Hey Song taps into China
Leading Taiwanese soft drinks maker, Hey Song, has taken the plunge into the ever-growing China market, having announced that it is to make a significant investment to build a production facility in the south of the country.
Mental energy claims cleared in UK
An energy drink marketed to boost mental performance has been allowed to continue with its claims, after investigation of the scientific evidence to back up the advertising statements, writes Dominique Patton.
Ensuring fluid processing
Petro-Canada has launched a new trolley fluid for meat-processing operations that it claims offers unmatched protection against wear, rust and drips. The manufacturer says that while the fluid has been designed to deal with the harshest food...
Fishing for innovative packaging solutions
European customers are demanding greater assurances of quality and hygiene in their food products. A recent conference on the packaging of fish examined at what the industry was doing to meet these concerns.
The fizz for growth
A new Euromonitor report on the global soft drinks industry reveals that emerging markets show strong growth in the sector, while developed markets are faced with the challenge of market maturity.