Archives for June 6, 2004

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SMC to brew beer in Thailand

The San Miguel Corporation has signed an approval of a license to produce beer in Thailand, a deal that will allow the entry of the Philippines-based brewer's beer brands into the fast-growing Thai beer market.

DSM offers sports drink to footballers

An energy drink developed by chemicals firm DSM is set to gain further exposure prior to a commercial launch with use by the Dutch national football team during Euro 2004.

Cerestar launches cold-water starch

French starch supplier Cerestar, a subsidiary of US agri-giant Cargill, will tackle the stagnant European bakery market rolling out a new generation of cold water swelling starches targeted at bakery products with fruit, cream or jam fillings. Against...

New Coke facility under way

COFCO Coca-Cola Beverage said it has begun construction of a $12 million new production facility in Lanzhou's high technology district, in the central western region of China.

Soy benefits without the taste issue?

Australian scientists say that adding soy to low-fat dairy foods may offer consumers some of soy's health benefits without the strong taste that many find unappealing.