New science reveals risk behind saturated fats
A diet high in cream, cheese and other saturated fat rich foods can influence the uptake of bad cholesterol to the arteries, confirms new research.
Archives for July 24, 2005
Let the real race for Taittinger champagne begin
One of France's biggest champagne houses, Taittinger, has sold up to an American hotel firm, but it won't be staying for long as speculation grows amid a climate for drinks industry consolidation, reports Chris Mercer.
Functional water struggles to escape niche sectors
Britain and France are leading launches of functional, bottled water in Europe, yet the trend remains in the grip of niche sectors and still below flavour in the R&D priority list of the big players, reports Chris Mercer.
Weekly Comment
The business of food safety
One cannot envy the chief executive faced with a scientific study that casts doubt over the efficacy or safety of his core product. But avoiding a sales slump, media vilification and even charges of fraud means squaring up to such studies immediately.